Toll in Beijing floods rises to 33; 18 people missing

The aftermath of the flooding on the outskirts of Beijing. Pics/AP

The death toll from recent flooding in China's capital rose to 33, including five rescuers, and another 18 people are missing, officials said on Wednesday, as the country's north remains threatened by unusually heavy rainfall.

Days of heavy rain hit areas in the city's mountainous western outskirts especially hard, causing the collapse of 59,000 homes, damage to almost 150,000 others and flooding of more than 15,000 hectares of cropland, according to the city government.

Scores of roads were damaged, along with more than 100 bridges, Xia Linmao, a Beijing vice mayor, said at a news conference on Wednesday. Given the level of damage, it could take up to three years to restore full functions, Xia said.

Other parts of China have also seen heavy flooding, partly from the impact of Typhoon Doksuri, leaving dozens dead and missing. Hebei province just outside Beijing has seen some of the worst flooding in the region. Floodwaters in Zhuozhou started to recede on Saturday.

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