Heavy rains, flooding in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more
Summary
Heavy rain and flooding in northern China have caused the deaths of four people, with several others missing. The area, including Beijing, expects more rain overnight, with emergency measures in place to manage potential flooding impacts.Key Facts
- Four people have died due to landslides caused by heavy rain in Luanping county, Hebei province.
- Eight people are reported missing after the landslide.
- In Beijing's Miyun district, the flooding caused significant damage, washing away cars and downing power poles.
- Authorities in Beijing have issued a top-level emergency response, advising people to stay indoors and closing schools.
- Up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) of rain is expected in some areas overnight.
- The Miyun reservoir has reached its highest recorded level, and officials are releasing water to manage the flood risk.
- Over 4,000 people in Beijing and 5,600 in Tianjin have been evacuated as a precaution against flooding.
- The central government has allocated 50 million yuan (about $7 million) for flood response efforts and sent a team of emergency responders to the affected areas.
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