Northern cities awash; landslides possible

Severe downpours paralyzed traffic in several cities in North China on Tuesday, with meteorological authorities warning of more landslides as the rainstorms continue.

In Shanxi province, authorities carried out traffic control on several highways and all passenger stations in the province suspended operation.

In the provincial capital Taiyuan, the storm flooded more than 40 roads, with water reaching up to 1 meter. According to Taiyuan traffic authorities, all traffic police officers on leave have been called back to cope with the situation.