Source: China – South China Morning PostThe deadly floods that struck Beijing and surrounding regions this week are the latest stark reminder of China’s increasing exposure to extreme weather.
In the past week at least 40 people have died – 30 of them in the capital – and tens of thousands have been displaced, according to reports by state media.
The disaster was an unsettling echo of the 2023 devastation, when climate-fuelled torrential rains and flooding killed at least 33 people in Beijing and 29 in neighbouring Hebei…Read More