US EditionAt Least 30 Dead in Beijing After Days of Heavy Rain
BEIJING, CHINA, JUL 31 – Officials admitted preparedness gaps after floods killed 44 in Beijing, forcing evacuation of over 80,000 residents and causing major infrastructure damage, officials said.
- On Monday, a landslide in northern Hebei killed four and left eight missing amid heavy rains.
- The downpours began on July 23, with rainfall peaking at 543.4 mm in northern districts during this round of 'continuous extreme rain' in Beijing.
- Authorities set up 40 emergency shelters after relocating more than 12,800 people in Pinggu District, as Beijing authorities said they have relocated 80,000 residents.
- According to the National Development and Reform Commission, on Tuesday, 200 million yuan was allocated for Beijing relief efforts.
- Meteorologists link the heavy rainfall to climate change, urging Chinese policymakers to invest in urban drainage systems and early warning technologies.
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The Korea Times
Beijing officials admit 'gaps' in readiness after rains kill dozens
BEIJING — Beijing city officials admitted on Thursday they had not been prepared for heavy rains that soaked swathes of the capital, killing 44 people and leaving nine still missing. Parts of northern China endured deadly rains and floods since last week that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands. The capital's rural suburbs were hardest hit, officials said, raising the toll from the previously reported 30 announced on Tuesday. "As of midda…
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