Expect heavy rainfall in Beijing on Tuesday, with forecasts indicating up to 300mm (11.8 inches) for certain areas.
The fatalities were recorded in Beijing’s northern districts, with 28 deaths in Miyun and two in Yanqing, as per Xinhua.
“The latest heavy rainstorms have resulted in 30 deaths in Beijing by midnight on Monday,” Xinhua reported, citing the city’s flood control headquarters.
Torrential rain started over the weekend and intensified in Beijing and neighboring provinces on Monday, with northern areas of the capital experiencing up to 543mm (21.3 inches) of rain.
Over 80,000 Beijing residents have been evacuated from the flood-stricken areas, which have caused significant damage to roads and left at least 136 villages without power, CCTV stated.
Expect the heaviest rain in Beijing early Tuesday, with some areas potentially receiving up to 300mm (11.8 inches) of rain.
Water was released from a reservoir in Beijing’s rural Miyun district, which reached its highest level since its construction in 1959. Locals were warned to stay away from rising river levels, with more heavy rain expected.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered “all-out” search and rescue efforts to minimize casualties, with instructions for people to stay indoors, close schools, stop work on construction projects, and cease outdoor activities during the emergency.
In Taishitun, about 100km (60 miles) northeast of central Beijing, streets were inundated with mud and water, and trees were uprooted with bare roots showing.
“The flood came rushing in, so fast and suddenly. Before I knew it, the area was flooded,” said Zhuang Zhelin, a local resident clearing mud from his building materials shop.
Prior to these events on Monday, reports indicated that torrential rains and flooding had resulted in four deaths and eight missing individuals following a landslide in Hebei province, south of Beijing.
