Torrential rains have killed more than 30 people across northern China. The worst-hit areas include Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province. Most deaths happened in the northeastern part of Beijing’s Miyun district. Landslides and floods have destroyed homes and roads. The national weather service issued a red alert, the second-highest warning level.
Authorities evacuated over 80,000 people from Beijing due to rising floodwaters. In many villages, power has been out for days. Over 130 villages have no electricity, and dozens of roads are shut. In Zhenzhuang village, muddy water covered cars and filled homes. Residents say this is the worst flooding they’ve seen in decades.
Tianjin, a coastal city near Beijing, also faced severe flooding. More than 10,000 people were moved from low-lying areas. In Hebei province, a landslide killed eight and left four missing. Mountain villages have lost contact with the outside world. Emergency teams have rescued over 8,000 people so far in Hebei alone.
The government has launched large-scale rescue operations. The Chinese military is helping with evacuations and aid delivery. Flood alerts remain in effect for many cities, including Chengde. Authorities warned people to follow weather updates closely. Many areas remain unsafe as more rain is expected.
President Xi Jinping told officials to be ready for extreme situations. He ordered fast evacuation and strong support for those affected. The central government released 490 million yuan (around $68 million) for relief work. Beijing will get an extra 200 million yuan. Efforts continue as China faces one of its worst rainstorms in years.