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Beijing issues geological disaster warnings and flood control responses
In response, Beijing has mobilized its full flood control mechanism. Several northern districts, including Yanqing, Huairou, and Miyun, have declared top-level emergencies, and non-essential work in high-risk zones has been suspended, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Beijing evacuates residents, expands storm alert as deadly floods keep city on edge
Beijing had evacuated more than 70,000 residents by Monday afternoon and warned others to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall, a week after catastrophic floods killed dozens in the deadliest deluge to hit the Chinese capital since 2012.
Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths around Beijing region
Almost a year’s worth of rain in recent days caused flooding and landslides that washed away cars, forced evacuations and knocked out power around the Chinese capital, killing at least 38 people by Tuesday and rescue and relief work continued.
Beijing expands storm alert as fatal floods keep city on edge
Beijing warns of more rain as fatal floods keep city on edge
Beijing on Monday warned residents in its mountainous suburbs to brace for another round of heavy rainfall, a week after catastrophic floods killed dozens in the deadliest deluge to hit the Chinese capital since 2012.
Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing
Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in and around Beijing, raising the death toll from the flooding in the region to 34.
Beijing issues new storm warning after deadly floods
Beijing issued its highest alert for rainstorms on Monday, days after deadly deluges swept parts of the Chinese capital and triggered a rare apology from under-prepared officials.
China issues new red alert storm warning after deadly floods
Beijing issued its highest alert for rainstorms on Monday, days after deadly deluges swept parts of the Chinese capital and triggered an apology from officials.
Beijing on Top Alert for Heavy Rain, Tells Residents to Avoid Going Out
Late last month, at least 44 people died in Beijing after days of heavy rains. Most of the dead were people unexpectedly trapped by rapidly rising waters at a nursing home in Miyu
Beijing Faces More Torrential Rainfall After Deadly Floods
Beijing is getting drenched by another round of heavy rain, one week after torrential downpours across parts of the Chinese capital unleashed flooding that claimed at least 44 lives.
44 Dead in Beijing Floods as China Faces Worst Flooding in Over a Decade
Floods are becoming more common and more dangerous in many parts of the world. Heavier rainfalls, unpredictable storms, and outdated infrastructure make it harder for cities to cope. In China, that challenge has reached a breaking point.
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China: 82,000 moved to safer areas in Beijing as heavy rainfall, floods expected to continue on Tuesday
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Flood-hit Beijing prepares for new round of heavy rain as rescuers retrieve bodies
Beijing on Monday warned residents in its mountainous suburbs to brace for another round of heavy rainfall, a week after ...
Readying Beijing for more rain
Beijing warned residents in all city districts to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall, telling them to avoid going out, a ...
Shanghai Faces Deluge After at Least 30 Die in Beijing Flood
Shanghai is bracing for heavy rain from a tropical storm that’s tracking toward China’s financial hub, a day after flooding ...
Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods
The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded after the unusually intense rain. It housed 69 residents, ...
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Beijing on Red Alert a Week After Torrential Rains Kill 44 as Extreme Weather Intensifies
Beijing on red alert as heavy rain continues after 44 deaths last week. Experts warn climate change is intensifying extreme weather.
Streets turn to rivers as deadly flooding inundates northern Beijing
Days of torrential rain have killed at least 30 people in the northern outskirts of Beijing, state media reported Tuesday, as ...
Over 30 killed and more than 80,000 relocated after massive floods tear through Chinese capital: 'Still no power or signal'
Torrential rainfall in China's capital region delivered a year's worth of precipitation in under a week, causing massive ...