Beijing sees first rain this spring, lifts heavy air pollution alert

Updated: 2014-02-27 03:15

(Xinhua)

A pedestrian walks in the rain in Xidan, a commercial area in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2014. Beijing saw its first rain this spring on Wednesday evening. The precipitation would be conducive to the city's air quality, which had been marred by a lingering smog. [Photo/Xinhua]

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