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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Deadly floods leave trail of destruction in China
More than 30 people have been killed by heavy rain and flooding in Beijing and a neighbouring region, state media reported, and tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes. The state broadcaster CCTV said 28 people had died in Beijing's Miyun district and two others in Yanqing district
The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Dozens killed in mass flooding across Beijing
Torrential rains have caused the deaths of at least 30 people in Beijing, primarily in the mountainous northern districts of Miyun and Yanqing. Approximately 80,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes due to the severe weather, which has also damaged infrastructure and cut power to 136 villages. Beijing has received nearly a year's worth of rainfall in just a few days, with some northern districts recording up to 543.4mm of rain. The Chinese government has allocated 200 million yuan (£21 million) for post-disaster recovery efforts, focusing on repairing damaged infrastructure and public services. President Xi Jinping has ordered comprehensive search and rescue operations, as northern China experiences record-breaking rainfall, which some scientists link to global warming.
