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Gusts, heavy rain batter Beijing

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Beijing experienced a sudden bout of gusts and rain with thunder and lightning on Tuesday night, prompting the authorities to issue a yellow alert. Winds of up to 100 km/h were recorded in the city center, with many tree branches falling on the roads. The local meteorological observatory said heat and humidity at this time of year could cause extreme weather in some areas.

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