The Chinese capital, Beijing, recorded its highest level of rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Duxuri crossed the city on Monday, forcing more than 31,000 people to evacuate their homes in the city, according to Chinese state television.
China's National Meteorological Center said that heavy rains continued in the capital and several regions, including Hebei and Tianjin.
The average rainfall in Beijing overnight was 140.7 millimeters, and the maximum precipitation recorded in Fangshan district was 500.4 millimeters, according to the city observatory.
Heavy rains are expected in the southern and western regions today.
Duxuri is one of the strongest storms to hit China in years and caused widespread flooding over the weekend in the southern province of Fujian, prompting hundreds of thousands to leave their homes.
State media reported that there were no reports of damage or injuries.
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