Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing
Summary
Heavy rain and flooding in and around Beijing have resulted in at least 34 deaths. Authorities evacuated over 80,000 people in the capital as warnings and rescue efforts continue.Key Facts
- At least 34 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding in the Beijing area.
- 30 fatalities were reported in Beijing, with 28 occurring in Miyun district and 2 in Yanqing district.
- Over 80,000 residents were evacuated from Beijing, including around 17,000 from Miyun.
- A landslide in Luanping county, Hebei, killed four people and left eight missing.
- By Tuesday midnight, Beijing received an average of 16 centimeters (6 inches) of rain, with some towns getting up to 54 centimeters (21 inches).
- Authorities released water from a reservoir in Miyun due to high levels.
- The storm affected power and communication, damaging over 30 road sections and causing power outages in more than 130 villages.
- Emergency protocols ordered residents to stay indoors, with schools and outdoor activities suspended.
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