Heavy rains kill four in China as flood warnings issued in 11 provinces
Summary
Unusually heavy rain caused a landslide in Hebei province, China, killing four people and leaving eight missing. Authorities have issued flood warnings in Beijing and 11 other provinces as rain continues to cause flash floods and landslides.Key Facts
- The landslide occurred in a village near Chengde city in Hebei province due to heavy rainfall.
- Four people died, and eight are missing because of the landslide.
- More than 4,400 people in Beijing were relocated due to continuous rain causing floods and landslides.
- Beijing and 11 provinces have been issued flood warnings by authorities.
- Images showed flooded roads and submerged buildings in Beijing's Miyun area.
- Over 10,000 people experienced electricity cuts in northern China.
- The Central Meteorological Observatory expects heavy rain to continue in northern China for the next three days.
- China's government allocated 50 million yuan (about $7 million) to assist in Hebei's recovery efforts.
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