BEIJING: Intense rain from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui lashed southeastern China early on Wednesday (Sep 6), causing flooding and forcing cities in Fujian province to halt subways, shut schools and evacuate residents.
The rainfall overnight broke 12-year-old records in Fuzhou city, meteorologists said, triggering official warnings that 49 reservoirs had exceeded the flood limit levels.
The precipitation was heavier than the impact of Typhoon Doksuri, which ripped through Fujian in late July causing floods and US$2 billion in direct economic losses, state media reported.
Fuzhou closed subway lines and suspended trains while schools were shut for a second day. More than 36,000 people were evacuated from their homes.
Source: Channel News Asia
