August 1, 2023 5:17 PM

20 killed, 19 missing after heavy rain in China

At least 20 people were killed and 19 are missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing and surrounding provinces in China. State media said, heavy downpours submerged roads in Beijing and deluged neighbourhoods with mud. This comes as Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, swept northwards over China after hitting southern Fujian province on Friday, following its battering of the Philippines.   Heavy rains began pummeling the capital and surrounding areas on Saturday, with nearly the averag...