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44 Dead, 9 Missing in Recent Floods in Beijing
BEIJING, CHINA, JUL 31 – Rescue teams evacuated 104,000 people and saved over 5,400 trapped individuals amid floods caused by record-breaking inflows to Miyun Reservoir, officials said.
- Beijing experienced intense rainstorms from July 23 to 29 that caused floods killing 44 people and leaving nine missing, including 31 at an elderly care center in Miyun District.
- Heavy rains mainly affected northern mountainous districts like Miyun and Yanqing, triggering flash floods and mudslides that severely damaged infrastructure and homes.
- Authorities launched a Level I emergency flood response, evacuated 104,000 people, restored water to all affected villages, and used boats, drones, ropes, and machinery in rescue operations.
- The Chinese central government allocated 550 million yuan to disaster relief in Beijing and other provinces, while President Xi Jinping ordered full efforts to protect lives and property.
- More than 80,000 residents were relocated, repairs to damaged infrastructure accelerated, and social media called for senior officials' resignations to take responsibility.
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In Beijing, the authorities recognize their flaws in the face of the diluvian rains. According to the latest assessment, 44 people have lost their lives and nine are still missing after the floods that have hit the Chinese capital and its surroundings in recent days.
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