Rainfall declared 'historically extreme'

According to meteorological statistics, the accumulated rainfall during this period was double or even triple the historical average for the same period.

The greatest impact was seen in Beijing, Tianjin, and central parts of Hebei.

The cumulative rainfall in Hebei province's Liangjiazhuang village in Xingtai surpassed 1,003 millimeters within two days, which is more than twice the amount of precipitation the city typically receives in a whole year.

Similarly, some parts of Beijing recorded more than 700 mm of accumulated rainfall, far exceeding the previous records.

Such extreme heavy rainfall can lead to urban flooding and waterlogged areas, greatly affecting transportation, urban operations, agricultural production and people's daily lives, the center said.