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NDTV
2 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
4 Dead, 8 Missing As Heavy Rain Hits China, Highest Level Flood Alert Issued
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4,400 people as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, impacting many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts are also affecting more than 10,000 people, in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said that heavy rainfall would continue to drench northern China over the next three days. Beijing issued its highest level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections have been sealed, authorities said. Authorities are carrying out search and rescue work across cities including Datong, where a driver in a Ford car has lost contact while driving in the floods, the People's Daily reported. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei, for floods from small and midsize rivers and mountain torrents. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 mm (5.7 inches) per hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding. China's National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday that it was urgently arranging 50 million yuan ($6.98 million) to support Hebei. The funds would be used to repair damaged roads and bridges, water conservancy embankments, schools and hospitals in the disaster area. The NDRC said it was "promoting the restoration of normal life and production as soon as possible." Chinese authorities closely monitor extreme rainfall and severe flooding are, as they challenge the country's ageing flood defences, threaten to displace millions and wreak havoc on China's $2.8 trillion agricultural sector.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time Out
Is it safe to travel to Beijing right now? Latest advice after flood warnings issued
Northern China is facing a deluge right now, with heavy rains since July 25 triggering floods and landslides across the region. Over 4,400 people have been evacuated from Beijing's Miyun district, power and communication networks have been disripted, and one reservoir recorded its highest inflow since measurements began in 1951. According to Al Jazeera, some scientists have attributed the increased rainfall in China's usually dry north to global warming. Authorities expect more rain in the coming days, so if you're in north China or planning to travel there soon, take note. How severe is the impact? Pretty severe. In Hebei province, a landslide has killed four people and eight remain missing. Thousands have been evacuated in Beijing and Tianjin, with significant flooding of roads and homes and more than 10,000 residents affected by power cuts. Is it safe for tourists to continue traveling in Beijing? We advise you to be cautious. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued flood warnings in 11 provinces and regions, and Beijing itself issued its highest-level flood alert today (July 28). It's not just floodwaters – other risks include geological hazards like mudslides and landslides. The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts continued heavy rainfall over the next three days, so the situation is not about to die down anytime soon. Before you go, tune into real-time warnings and follow official guidance closely. Are flights or trains affected? So far, flights are still operating normally in and out of Beijing. However, there have been reported train services and delays, so do check directly with your operator if you have train travel planned in the coming days. Should I change or postpone my trip? Consider postponing or rerouting your trip if your itinerary includes areas near Miyun, Hebei, Shanxi, or Shaanxi. But if you go ahead, take the following precautions: Monitor official weather and flood warnings daily. Keep emergency contacts and evacuation plans ready. Have travel insurance covering delays, cancellations, and evacuation. Avoid venturing into rural or mountainous areas currently under alert. Always follow instructions from local authorities and embassies. What relief measures are underway? The Chinese central government has allocated 50 million yuan for infrastructure repair and emergency relief in Hebei and nearby regions. High‑level rescue teams have been deployed to assist in affected cities including Chengde, Baoding, and Zhangjiakou. Local authorities are also working to provide essentials like mattresses, blankets, and food to displaced residents.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Four killed as heavy rain soaks northern China
Heavy rain has intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4400 people on Monday as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, affected many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts were also affecting more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said heavy rain would continue to drench northern China during the next three days. Beijing issued its highest-level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections had been sealed, authorities said. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 millimetres an hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding. Heavy rain has intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4400 people on Monday as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, affected many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts were also affecting more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said heavy rain would continue to drench northern China during the next three days. Beijing issued its highest-level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections had been sealed, authorities said. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 millimetres an hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding. Heavy rain has intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4400 people on Monday as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, affected many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts were also affecting more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said heavy rain would continue to drench northern China during the next three days. Beijing issued its highest-level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections had been sealed, authorities said. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 millimetres an hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding. Heavy rain has intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4400 people on Monday as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, affected many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts were also affecting more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said heavy rain would continue to drench northern China during the next three days. Beijing issued its highest-level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections had been sealed, authorities said. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 millimetres an hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding.
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Heavy rains kill four in China as flood warnings issued in 11 provinces
A landslide triggered by unusually heavy rain has killed four people and left eight others missing in northern China's Hebei province, state media report, as authorities issue flood warnings in capital Beijing and at least 11 provinces. The landslide in a village near Chengde city was 'due to heavy rainfall', state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday. Authorities relocated more than 4,400 people as relentless rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing, causing flash floods and landslides, affecting many villages, CCTV said. Images circulated on China's WeChat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road, and residential buildings were submerged. Electricity cuts also affected more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. The Central Meteorological Observatory said heavy rainfall would continue to drench northern China over the next three days. The Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings in 11 provinces and regions. Beijing issued its highest-level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. The national emergency management department said it dispatched a team to inspect the 'severe' flooding in Hebei, which encircles Beijing. In Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads filled with water and submerged vegetation, including crops and trees. The province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. China's National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday it was urgently arranging 50 million yuan ($7m) to support Hebei, Xinhua reported. The funds would be used to repair damaged roads and bridges, water conservancy embankments, schools and hospitals in the disaster area. Natural disasters are common across China, particularly in the summer when some regions experience heavy rain while others bake in searing heatwaves. Flash floods in eastern China's Shandong province killed two people and left 10 missing this month. A landslide on a highway in Sichuan province this month also killed five people after it swept several cars down a mountainside.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
China: 4 killed, 8 missing after landslide due to heavy rain in northern province
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with four people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and eight people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days. Authorities relocated more than 4,400 people as colossal rain continued to pound the suburban area of Miyun in Beijing causing flash floods and landslides, impacting many villages, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images circulated on China's Wechat app showed areas of Miyun where cars and trucks were floating on a flooded road where water levels had risen so high that it had submerged part of a residential building. Electricity cuts are also affecting more than 10,000 people in the area, CCTV said. Northern China has seen record precipitation in recent years, exposing densely populated cities, including Beijing, to flood risks. Some scientists link the increased rainfall in China's usually arid north to global warming. China's Central Meteorological Observatory said that heavy rainfall would continue to drench northern China over the next three days. Beijing issued its highest level flood alert on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said. Extreme weather The storms are part of the broader pattern of extreme weather across China due to the East Asian monsoon, which has caused disruptions in the world's second-largest economy. Xiwanzi Village in Shicheng Town, near Miyun Reservoir, was severely affected, CCTV said on Monday with an additional 100 villagers transferred to a primary school for shelter. It comes after the maximum flood peak flow into the Miyun reservoir reached a record high of 6550 cubic meters per second, Beijing authorities said on Sunday. In neighbouring Shanxi province, videos from state media showed roads inundated by strong gushing currents and submerged vegetation including crops and trees. Shaanxi province, home to China's historic city of Xian, also issued flash flood disaster risk warnings on Monday. In Beijing's Pinggu District, two high-risk road sections have been sealed, authorities said. Authorities are carrying out search and rescue work across cities including Datong, where a driver in a Ford car has lost contact while driving in the floods, the People's Daily reported. China's Water Resources Ministry has issued targeted flood warnings to 11 provinces and regions, including Beijing and neighbouring Hebei, for floods from small and midsize rivers and mountain torrents. Two were dead and two missing in Hebei province, CCTV said on Sunday morning. Overnight rain dumped a record 145 mm (5.7 inches) per hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding. China's National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday that it was urgently arranging 50 million yuan ($6.98 million) to support Hebei. The funds would be used to repair damaged roads and bridges, water conservancy embankments, schools and hospitals in the disaster area. The NDRC said it was "promoting the restoration of normal life and production as soon as possible." Chinese authorities closely monitor extreme rainfall and severe flooding are, as they challenge the country's ageing flood defences, threaten to displace millions and wreak havoc on China's $2.8 trillion agricultural sector. ($1 = 7.1675 Chinese yuan renminbi)
