Floods in NE China

In northeastern China, the worst storms in more than 60 years flooded streets in the southern part of Beijing in late July, killing at least 77 people and leaving widespread damage. (Unaffected were the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Palace Museum in the northern part of the city.)

There was damage at Shidu, Badachu Park and Tongzhou Grand Canal Forest Park, and the main highway between Beijing, Macau and Hong Kong was closed for repairs. Hebei province also suffered flooding and roads blocked by debris.