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At least 20 killed, 19 missing in China rainstorms

China typhoon death toll
A damaged car is pictured along a road following heavy rains in Fangshan district in Beijing on August 1, 2023. – At least 11 people were killed and 13 were missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing, state media said on August 1, in downpours that have submerged roads and deluged neighbourhoods with mud. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

At least 20 people were killed and 19 were missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing and surrounding provinces, state media said Tuesday, in downpours that have submerged roads and deluged neighbourhoods with mud.


Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, swept northwards over China after hitting southern Fujian province on Friday, following its battering of the Philippines.