US EditionBeijing Issues New Storm Warning After Deadly Floods
BEIJING, CHINA, AUG 3 – Authorities warn of another 200mm of rain over six hours as floods killed at least 44 people and forced 4,400 evacuations in Beijing's mountainous districts, officials said.
- Beijing warned residents on August 4 to prepare for heavy rainfall after deadly floods killed at least 44 people last month.
- The flooding occurred after several days of heavy rainfall, resulting in numerous casualties, including many residents trapped at a care facility on the northeastern outskirts of the city in Miyun district.
- Authorities have placed seven mountainous districts, including Fangshan and Mentougou, on the highest level of alert due to the heightened danger of sudden flooding and slope failures.
- A resident reported floodwaters rising 1.3 meters in 10 minutes in Fangshan, while weather forecasts predicted up to 200mm of rain over six hours from midday.
- Officials admitted shortcomings in contingency plans after the death toll and rushed to reinforce flood defenses and improve evacuation strategies amid ongoing alerts.
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