Monday, July 23, 2012

Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 60 years



China's capital experienced the heaviest rainfall in decades yesterday.  It was reported that 10 people were killed as a result of the storm.  

The amount of rainfall ranged from 6.7 to 18.1 inches.  More than 500 flights were cancelled stranding over 80,000 people at the cities main airport.

You can read the whole story here.
Picture credit: Reuters Beijing

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