Summary
Heavy rain in northern China has caused at least 30 deaths and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. The government has issued warnings and allocated funds to help with disaster relief in affected areas.
Key Facts
- Heavy rain has killed at least 30 people in northern China.
- Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, including over 80,000 in Beijing.
- Authorities have issued a high-level rainstorm warning for Beijing and 13 other areas.
- The rain is expected to continue until Wednesday.
- President Xi Jinping has urged quick relocation of residents in flood-threatened areas.
- The government allocated 350 million yuan ($48 million) for disaster relief in affected regions.
- An additional 200 million yuan ($27 million) is reserved for assisting Beijing specifically.
