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Heavy rains in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more
Heavy rains in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more TAISHITUN, China (AP) — Heavy rain and flooding in northern China killed at least four people and left several others missing Monday as tens of thousands of people were evacuated from areas around Beijing where more downpours were forecast. The four victims were caught in a landslide in a rural part of Luanping county in Hebei province near the capital, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Eight people were missing. A resident told the state-backed Beijing News that communications were down and he couldn't reach his relatives. More than 40,000 people were evacuated from outer districts of Beijing and the neighboring city of Tianjin as authorities released water from a reservoir in Beijing's rural Miyun district that was at its highest level since it was built in 1959. Authorities warned people to stay away from rivers downstream as their levels rose and as more heavy rain was forecast. Heavy flooding washed away cars and downed power poles in Miyun district, which borders Luanping county. China's Premier Li Qiang said Monday that the heavy rain and flooding in Miyun caused 'serious casualties,' and called for rescue efforts, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. Uprooted trees lay in piles with their bare roots exposed in the town of Taishitun, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of central Beijing. Streets were covered with water, with mud left higher up on the wall. 'The flood came rushing in, just like that, so fast and suddenly. In no time at all, the place was filling up,' said Zhuang Zhelin, who was clearing mud with his family from their building materials shop. Next door, Zhuang's neighbor Wei Zhengming, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, was shoveling mud in his clinic; his feet in slippers were covered in mud. 'It was all water, front and back. I didn't want to do anything. I just ran upstairs and waited for rescue. I remember thinking, if no one came to get us, we'd be in real trouble,' said Wei. Beijing authorities launched a top-level emergency response at 8 p.m. Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted. The heaviest rain in Beijing was expected early Tuesday, with rainfall of up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) forecast for some areas. CCTV reported that more than 30,000 people were evacuated from Beijing districts, including about 6,400 from Miyun where the reservoir is located. Another 10,000 people were evacuated from the nearby Jizhou district under the city of Tianjin, Xinhua reported. The central government said in a statement it had sent 50 million yuan (about $7 million) to Hebei and dispatched a high-level team of emergency responders to help the affected cities, which include Chengde, Baoding and Zhangjiakou. Beijing and Hebei suffered severe flooding in 2023. ___ Moritsugu reported from Beijing. Associated Press video producer Olivia Zhang in Taishitun, China, writer Huizhong Wu in Bangkok and Fu Ting in Washington contributed. Ken Moritsugu And Mahesh Kumar, The Associated Press
CBS News
19 minutes ago
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Brighton Heights residents frustrated after multiple water main breaks
It's common to see a water main break in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood, and residents told KDKA they're sick and tired of going without water. People like Milo Boscardin, who lives on California Avenue, have been talking about water for a long time. "It's just like electricity, you know, you don't think about it until you don't have it, and then you realize how much you depend on it," Boscardin said. "You want to wash the dishes, you need water. You've got pets, you've got to give them water." The problem is that they're usually without it due to a water main break in the 16-to-20-inch pipe at Woods Run and Brighton roads, which distributes water to much of the neighborhood. Boscardin said he has lost water for hours to days dozens of times through the years, and at least three times so far this year. "It's ridiculous," Boscardin said. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Water told KDKA to help in the future when there's a break or routine work, it is looking at ways to permanently open some valves to make sure there are additional routes for water to flow through the neighborhood. Pittsburgh Councilman Bobby Wilson of District 1, which represents Brighton Heights, said work should start as soon as the end of this week. "People deserve good, fresh, clean water, and that wasn't happening," Wilson said. He said action should have been taken earlier. "We won't fully see if this is going to be a solution until it's fully enacted," Wilson said. Boscardin and his neighbors hope it will make a difference. "This is summertime, in the winter, it's always worse. So, they really need to fix it and fix it right, get it done, bite the bullet, get it done," Boscardin said. Pittsburgh Water also said it is looking to improve communication with the greater neighborhood when there's a break.
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Deckerville tornado captured on video. What happened Saturday in the thumb
Fire officials and Michigan State Police this week shared video of a confirmed tornado that touched down near Deckerville Saturday afternoon as thunderstorms moved across the state. "While the weather down (in the Detroit area) was pretty calm, it was a little different in the thumb area, the MSP Second District's post on X said. Lt. Doug Confer of the Deckerville Fire Department captured video of the twister and the MSP added additional footage of the EF-1 tornado's path, posting both on X while stressing the importance of taking shelter during a storm. "Just another reason why it is important to take shelter when a tornado warning is issued," the MSP said. The tornado lasted about 3 minutes, according to the National Weather Service, and peaked at 95 mph with a maximum width of 100 yards. The tornado touched down west of Maple Grove Road and south of Richmondville Road, on the edge of a sugar beet and corn field. Damage to trees, vehicles and farms were reported. No deaths or injuries were reported. There were no NWS warnings ahead of the tornado. Michigan Storm Chasers said part of the reason was that the thumb is in a well-known "radar gap." A 2020 NWS report to Congress on radar gaps shows the thumb as being uncovered below 6,000 feet. Portions of the western and eastern UP also are not visible to radar below that level. A few areas in the UP are not covered below 10,000 feet. What is a tornado? A tornado is a violently rotating column of air with circulation reaching the ground. They nearly always starts as funnel clouds — spinning "funnels" that are not touching the ground — and may be accompanied by a loud noise. Tornadoes are typically associated with thunderstorms and can range from EF0 to EF5 in scale — 65 mph winds to more than 200 mph. The strongest tornadoes can destroy brick buildings and hurl vehicles long distances. What to do after a tornado If you are trapped, do not move about or kick up dust. If possible, cover your mouth with a cloth or mask to avoid breathing dust. Save your phone calls for emergencies. Phone systems are often down or busy after a disaster. Use text messaging or social media to communicate with family and friends. Watch out for debris and downed power lines. Stay out of damaged buildings and homes until local authorities indicate it is safe. Can I see where tornadoes have struck in Michigan? The University of Michigan Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering department maintains a website showing tornadoes reported with the past 48 hours. Does Michigan have a history of tornadoes? The National Weather Service maintains a list of tornadoes that have been recorded in Michigan. The Tornado Project breaks down Michigan tornadoes by county and date. Michigan has on average 15 tornadoes per year, according to MIREADY, the program through MSP that provides resources and education to prepare Michigan residents for emergencies. The average lead time for a tornado warning is just 10 to 15 minutes. You can find an interactive map and list here. Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tornado touched down in Michigan's thumb. Officials shared video of the twister, aftermath
