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	Unprecedented flooding in China

Posted by: hcubed, 12:21 PM GMT on July 24, 2012

Well, to some it will be unprecedented, and defininte proof of CAGW.

Until the facts come out.

"...Hong Kong (CNN) -- What has been described as the "heaviest rain in six decades" left at least 37 people dead and raised criticism about Beijing's infrastructure and the government's response to disasters.

The torrential downpour lasted 10 hours over the weekend, producing gusty winds and a tornado in one suburb, according to local media.

The deluge was the largest since 1951, when the state weather record was established, according to Beijing Morning Post, bringing about 6.7 inches of rain in some parts of Beijing, and as much as 18 inches in the suburban Fangshan district...

A ten-hour downpour, resulting in about 18 inches of rain in some parts.

And it happened before. In 1951, it says. 61 years ago.

If people use a 30-year benchmark to state the difference between climate and weather, then there have been two climate cycles since the last "unprecedented" rain in China.

If CAGW were in full force, that record should be re-set every year.

But, once again, the weather wasn't the full story.

"...Many people marveled at how fragile the Beijing's infrastructure seemed for a modern metropolis. Despite the billions of dollars spent to upgrade its roads and buildings, the city's sewage system appeared quickly overwhelmed by the rainstorm..."

I'm reminded of the old Bill Cosby skit - the God and Noah discussion:

God: "I'm gonna let it rain for a thousand days, and flood them out"

Noah "Why don't you just let it rain for 40 days and 40 nights, and wait for the sewers to back up?"

God: "Right..."

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