Thirty people have died and more than 80,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Beijing, the Chinese capital, due to heavy rains and flooding, according to local authorities on Tuesday.
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China’s official news agency Xinhua reported that “the latest wave of severe thunderstorms has resulted in 30 fatalities in Beijing as of midnight.”
The Beijing Daily, a state-run newspaper, stated on its WeChat account that “a total of 80,332 people have been evacuated so far” in the capital.
Chinese authorities have declared the highest level of emergency response for flood control in Beijing.
A statement issued by city authorities noted that heavy rainfall is expected to continue across most areas of the capital until 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday evening ordered local authorities to “make comprehensive search and rescue efforts to minimize human and material losses,” stressing the need to accelerate relief operations and ensure shelter for those affected in areas most vulnerable to flooding.
(Petra)
