More than 30 people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides across northern China, state media reported Tuesday.
Beijing’s municipal flood control headquarters confirmed 30 fatalities as of midnight Monday, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Miyun District, a northeastern suburb of the capital. Authorities said rescue and relief operations are ongoing.
Over 80,000 people have been evacuated in Beijing alone, according to the state-run Beijing Daily.
Landslides and flooding have disrupted transportation and power supply, with over 130 villages experiencing blackouts and dozens of roads closed.
China’s National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert — the second-highest rainstorm warning — for Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and several provinces in the north, east, and south. The alert warns of continued heavy rainfall through Wednesday.
In affected areas, floodwaters have submerged homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Aerial images from Miyun District show extensive flooding, with entire sections of roads and farmland underwater.
Local authorities said the Miyun Reservoir has reached its highest water level since its construction in 1959, and spillways have been opened to manage the inflow.
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Other heavily impacted districts in Beijing include Huairou in the north and Fangshan in the southwest, with damage assessments still underway.
Emergency personnel have been deployed to high-risk areas to conduct evacuations, restore electricity, and clear debris.
The Ministry of Emergency Management is coordinating efforts across multiple regions.
The Chinese government has urged citizens in affected regions to stay indoors, avoid flood-prone areas, and follow official safety instructions.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.