29-07-2025

Severe Flooding in Beijing and Surrounding Areas

Date: 29-07-2025
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Summary

Heavy rainfall in northern China, particularly in and around Beijing, has caused severe flooding, resulting in at least 30-38 deaths and significant property damage. The flooding has affected several provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, with many areas experiencing power outages, landslides, and disruptions to daily life. Authorities have issued high-level flood alerts, evacuated over 80,000 people, and are working to rescue those still missing.

Key Points

  • At least 30-38 people killed in Beijing and surrounding areas
  • Over 80,000 people evacuated due to severe flooding
  • Significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and power lines

Articles in this Cluster

Beijing floods: At least 30 dead in China’s capital after days of heavy rain | CNNClose icon

Heavy rainfall in northern China, particularly in the outskirts of Beijing, has caused severe flooding, resulting in at least 30 deaths and significant property damage. The flooding has affected several provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, with many areas experiencing power outages, landslides, and disruptions to daily life. Authorities have issued high-level flood alerts, evacuated over 80,000 people, and are working to rescue those still missing.
Entities: Beijing, China, Hebei, Shanxi, ShandongTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

China floods: At least 30 killed in Beijing and 80,000 evacuated | World News | Sky News

Heavy rainfall and flooding in and around Beijing, China, have resulted in at least 30 deaths and the evacuation of over 80,000 people. The flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and power lines, and has prompted a top-level emergency response from Beijing authorities. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered 'all-out' search and rescue efforts to minimize casualties. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the region.
Entities: Beijing, China, Hebei province, Luanping county, Miyun districtTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing : NPR

Heavy rains and flooding in and around Beijing, China, have resulted in at least 34 deaths and displaced over 80,000 people. The Chinese capital experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving over 21 inches of precipitation, leading to landslides, power outages, and widespread damage. Authorities have launched emergency responses, including evacuations and relief efforts.
Entities: Beijing, China, Hebei province, Miyun district, Luanping countyTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30 - The New York Times

Heavy rainfall in Beijing and surrounding areas has caused severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 34 deaths and widespread damage. The Chinese government has launched 'all-out' rescue efforts, with over 80,000 people relocated in the outskirts of the capital. The disaster has highlighted the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events, which have intensified in recent years.
Entities: Beijing, China, Xi Jinping, Hebei Province, MiyunTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

China floods: more than 30 killed in Beijing and tens of thousands evacuated | China | The Guardian

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Beijing and neighboring regions have resulted in over 30 deaths and the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Chinese authorities have issued the highest-level rain and flood alerts, relocated over 80,000 residents, and launched a top-level emergency response. The flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure, with roads and communication infrastructure damaged, and 136 villages left without power.
Entities: China, Beijing, Hebei province, Miyun district, Yanqing districtTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths around Beijing region - The Washington Post

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding and landslides around Beijing, resulting in at least 38 deaths, widespread evacuations, and significant infrastructure damage. The affected areas include Beijing, Hebei province, and Tianjin city, with the Beijing district of Miyun being particularly hard-hit.
Entities: Beijing, Hebei province, Tianjin city, Miyun district, Li QiangTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform