China Floods: Torrential Rain Wreaks Havoc in Beijing; 34 Dead, Thousands Evacuated

The torrential rain in China's capital Beijing and surrounding areas has caused a flood situation that has left many in shock. Official sources report that at least 34 people have died so far. This includes 28 in Beijing's Miyun district, 2 in Yanqing, and 4 in Hebei province due to landslides. Many are still missing, and search operations are ongoing.

The East Asian monsoon has intensified heavy rainfall in northern China. Beijing received 448 mm of rain in just 24 hours, which is equivalent to the annual average. This heavy rainfall has led to incidents of flooding, landslides, and power outages. The administration has issued disaster warnings in 10 out of 16 districts of Beijing.

Considering the current situation, more than 80,000 citizens have been relocated to safe places. The reservoir in Miyun district has recorded the highest water level since 1959. Severe conditions have also arisen due to the rain in Baoding and Hebei province.

According to weather experts, the likelihood of such heavy rainfall has increased due to climate change and global warming. They have also warned that the old flood control system is not sufficient. The weather department has predicted more rain in the coming days and a red alert has been issued. This disaster could also have a significant impact on China's agricultural economy.