Beijing Floods: At Least 38 Dead, 80,000 Evacuated

At least 30 people have died in China's capital, Beijing, after days of heavy rain caused flooding in the city's northern outskirts. The intense rainstorms, which intensified on Monday, killed 28 people in Miyun and two in Yanqing, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The flooding has damaged dozens of roads, cut off electricity in over 100 villages, and displaced over 80,000 people, including 17,000 in Miyun. The rainfall in Beijing averaged 166 millimeters, exceeding the city's average July rainfall, with Miyun recording a maximum of 543 mm, nearly equaling the city's average annual rainfall. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has instructed officials to make an "all-out effort" to search and rescue those missing and minimize casualties. The flooding has also affected neighboring provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, where additional deaths and missing persons have been reported.

At least 30 people have been killed and over 80,000 evacuated due to heavy rain and flooding in and around Beijing. Heavy rainfall of up to 54cm was recorded in some areas, with further rain forecast. The flooding has caused significant damage, including destroyed communication lines, damaged roads, and power outages in over 130 villages. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered "all-out" search and rescue efforts, and the central government has sent 50 million yuan to affected areas.

Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 34 people in and near Beijing, China. In Beijing, 30 people died, with 28 fatalities reported in Miyun district and 2 in Yanqing district. The storm has affected over 80,000 people, with many relocated, and caused significant damage, including power outages in over 130 villages and destruction of communication lines and roads. Premier Li Qiang has called for rescue efforts, and the central government has dispatched a team of emergency responders and allocated 50 million yuan ($7 million) to aid the affected areas.

Torrential rains in Beijing and surrounding areas have caused at least 34 deaths and widespread flooding and landslides, trapping residents in their villages. The Chinese state broadcaster reported 28 deaths in Miyun, a district in northeastern Beijing, and additional deaths in neighboring areas. Over 80,000 people have been relocated, and many roads and villages have been damaged or lost electricity. China's leader, Xi Jinping, has ordered "all-out" rescue efforts, and the government has issued a high-level flood alert. The flooding is part of a larger trend of intensified extreme weather in China, with the rainy season starting abnormally early and rainfall being almost 30% higher than usual.

Hong Kong's weather forecaster lifted all rainstorm warnings on Tuesday after heavy downpours triggered the year's first black signal. The black signal was raised at 9:10am and subsequently replaced with red and amber warnings before being cancelled at 2:15pm. The heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides, with emergency teams deployed to inspect black spots and residents warned to stay away from slopes.

Heavy rain around the Beijing area resulted in severe consequences, including at least 38 fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant damage to roads and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit district, Miyun, experienced devastating effects, with over 16 centimeters of rainfall recorded in some parts of the city, and up to 54 centimeters in certain towns. The disaster led to over 80,000 evacuations, with 17,000 from Miyun alone, as well as the destruction of communication lines and more than 130 villages losing power. Landslides also took place in nearby Hebei province, resulting in additional deaths and further disruptions.