The Beijing Water Authority said average rainfall from 8 pm Sunday to 11 am Monday throughout the city hit 45.9 millimeters, and has had little effect on the capital.

Beijing's Miyun district and Huairou district have seen the most rainfall in Beijing this flood season, with 170 millimeters.

Even if the rainfall slows down after Monday afternoon, the BWA still cautions the public to avoid mountainous areas in case of landslides.

Questions:

1. The 2017 storm was Beijing’s worst rainfall in how many years?

2. How many overpasses in Beijing have been updated in preparation for potential floods?

3. Which 2 Beijing districts have seen the most rainfall this flood season?

Answers:

1. 61.

2. 72 overpasses have been updated.

3. Miyun and Huairou.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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