US EditionBeijing Evacuates More than 80,000 over Heavy Rain: State Media
BEIJING, CHINA, AUG 5 – Authorities evacuated over 82,000 residents from flood-prone areas after heavy rain caused at least 44 deaths and exposed disaster readiness gaps, officials said.
- Amid the looming downpours, Chinese authorities evacuated over 82,000 people across Beijing from vulnerable areas by 9.00 pm Monday.
- Amid forecasts of heavy rain, the municipal weather service issued a red alert, forecasting heavy rain from noon on Monday until Tuesday morning, following floods last week that killed at least 44 people.
- Amid the flooding, more than 3,200 construction sites suspended operations, and 201 scenic areas, 3,480 homestay businesses, and 245 campsites were closed.
- In response to the flooding, the Beijing government activated its highest emergency flood-response level and issued flood warnings for Miyun, Fangshan, Mentougou and Huairou districts.
- Upcoming rains forecast heavy rainfall from Monday evening through Tuesday, and flood prevention teams will continue across the regions.
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Beijing lifted a severe weather alert on Tuesday but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 82,000 people over fears of deadly floods in the Chinese capital.
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BEIJING, Aug 5 — Beijing lifted a severe weather alert today but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 82,000 people over fears of deadly floods in the Chinese capital.The municipal weather office had imposed a red rainstorm warning—the highest in a four-tier system—yesterday, forecasting heavy downpours until this morning.The office lifted the alert early this morning, saying in a soci…
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