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Ancient plumbing protects Forbidden City from Beijing floods

Source(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Officials from Beijing's Forbidden City have said an ancient drainage system protected it during recent heavy rains and intense flooding.

Bad weather has killed 37 people in the Chinese capital in the past week while at least seven others are missing.

On 20 July, much of the city was shut down by a huge storm but the palace's official Sina Weibo said it was one of the few areas that remained open.

It even took in 30,000 visitors during the storm, it said.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Urban risk and planning Water Cultural heritage
Country and region China
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