29.07.2025 17:40
Due to severe rainfall in Beijing, the capital of China, 30 people have lost their lives and 80,000 have been evacuated as a result of the resulting floods. Due to infrastructure damage, access to electricity has been cut off in 136 villages. Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, "I urge local authorities to take the necessary measures to bring the situation under control and to be prepared for the worst and most challenging scenarios that may arise."
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Severe rainfall in Beijing, the capital of China, has led to flooding. The heavy rains, which began last Saturday and brought life in the city to a standstill, have resulted in the deaths of 30 people. Authorities reported that approximately 80,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas, and education has been suspended in the region. Officials stated that an emergency alert has been issued, and tourist activities have also been halted. It was noted that 136 villages are without electricity due to damage to roads and communication infrastructure, while rescue teams are distributing aid supplies to some areas during their helicopter rescue operations.
"BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST AND MOST CHALLENGING SCENARIOS"
In a statement regarding the situation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "No effort should be spared to rescue those who are unaccounted for or trapped, evacuate the affected population, and prevent the highest possible loss of life. I urge local authorities to take the necessary measures to control the situation and be prepared for the worst and most challenging scenarios."
A BUDGET OF 28 MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN PREPARED
Additionally, a budget of 200 million yuan (approximately 28 million dollars) has been prepared for use in search and rescue operations, repairing damage caused by the flood, and providing medical assistance to the local population.
"90% OF ANNUAL RAINFALL EXPECTATIONS RECORDED IN ONE DAY"
Meteorological officials announced that 543.4 millimeters of rainfall was recorded last night in Beijing, where the average annual rainfall is 600 millimeters. Professor Xuebin Zhang from the University of Victoria in Canada stated, "In some areas, rainfall reached 80 to 90% of the annual expectations in just one day. There are very few systems capable of withstanding rainfall of this magnitude in a short period. The geographical structure of the region also contributed to the disaster. The mountains to the north and west trapped moist air, causing extraordinary rainfall."
6,660 CUBIC METERS OF WATER FLOW PER SECOND IN THE RESERVOIR
In the severe floods and landslides caused by the heavy rainfall in Beijing and the nearby Hebei province, 4 people lost their lives, and 8 people went missing. The National Development and Reform Commission of China announced that a repair budget of 50 million yuan has been prepared for the region. In a statement made by officials on Sunday, it was reported that a water flow of 6,550 cubic meters per second was recorded in the Miyun reservoir in the region.
20,000 PEOPLE WERE EVACUATED IN BAODING
Last week, in the city of Baoding in the Hebei region near Beijing, where annual rainfall expectations were recorded in one day, 20,000 people were also evacuated.
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