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Beijing evacuates residents, expands storm alert

‘It came like a wall’: Ghosts of past floods made a Beijing town evacuate for a storm
CNA visited the town of Wang Ping in Beijing’s western Mentougou district, where memories of past disasters continue to shape how residents respond when storms threaten.
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 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.
Deadly flood fears persist as Beijing lifts severe weather alert
Beijing eased a severe weather alert on Tuesday but urged people to remain alert for natural disasters. More than 82,000 residents have been evacuated as authorities fear further deadly flooding
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 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.
Devastating Floods Highlight Beijing’s Water Problems
Floods Rock More than 80,000 people have been evacuated from flood-prone areas in Beijing as the capital prepares for additional heavy rain after devastating rainstorms k
Beijing lifts rain alert after tens of thousands evacuated
Beijing lifted a severe weather alert on Tuesday but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 82,000 people over fears of deadly floods in
Beijing lifts rain alert after evacuating over 80,000
Beijing lifted a severe weather alert on Tuesday but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 82,000 people over fears of more deadly floods
Beijing Lifts Highest-Level Rain Alert After Evacuation of Over 82,000 People
Beijing has lifted its highest-level rain alert after heavy downpours forced the evacuation of over 82,000 people. Meanwhile, torrential rain in Hong Kong has crippled public infrastructure and delayed over a hundred flights.
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.
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