Fatal Flooding Hits Beijing and Northern China
At least 30 people have died in Beijing due to severe floods and heavy rainfall.
More than 80,000 residents have been evacuated for safety.
These floods are the latest disaster during China’s summer of extreme weather.
The worst-hit areas include Miyun and Huairou, both in the capital’s suburbs.
Torrential rain destroyed roads, homes, and left over 130 villages without power.
Helicopters and drones were deployed to deliver food and aid.
Beijing floods kill 30 in what has become one of the deadliest weather events this year.
President Xi Jinping called for “all-out rescue efforts” and urged preparation for extreme conditions.
More Casualties and Warnings as Weather Worsens
Chengde city, northeast of Beijing, saw eight more deaths after a landslide on Monday.
Earlier in the month, Typhoon Wipha killed two in Shandong province, and a landslide in Ya’an claimed three lives.
Citizens like Ms Yang shared emotional appeals online after losing contact with family in flood zones.
She feared for her elderly parents and pets living in a remote village.
One shop owner in Taishitun town said the floodwaters arrived suddenly, leaving no time to react.
“We ran upstairs and waited for rescue. It was terrifying,” another resident shared.
China’s Economy and Infrastructure Take a Hit
China’s emergency ministry reports that natural disasters this year have caused over $7.5 billion in damage.
Flooding alone accounts for more than 90% of these losses.
Authorities have released 200 million yuan ($28 million) to support recovery and repair roads and public utilities.
Experts warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather.
Beijing, which often floods during the summer, experienced a deadly flood in July 2012 that killed 79 people.
As Beijing floods kill 30, the disaster serves as another grim reminder of rising climate risks in Asia’s largest economy.
