Over 30 Dead in Beijing as heavy rains trigger Chi...

Over 30 Dead in Beijing as heavy rains trigger Chinese national alert system

Zim Now International Desk

At least 30 people have been confirmed dead in Beijing due to record-breaking rains that began last week, with authorities ramping up flood response and emergency rescue operations across the Chinese capital and beyond.

According to the latest reports from China Global Television Network, 28 deaths occurred in the Miyun District, while two fatalities were recorded in Yanqing. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the downpours have damaged at least 31 roads and caused power outages in 136 villages, crippling base stations and leaving entire areas cut off from essential services.

CGTN reports that as of Monday night, Beijing had recorded average rainfall of 165.9 mm, but Miyun bore the brunt with a staggering 543.4 mm—more than three times the city’s average.

In response, authorities have escalated flood control measures and deployed search and rescue teams. More than 80,000 residents have been relocated, with Miyun, Huairou, and Fangshan districts recording the highest evacuation numbers. Drones have also been deployed for relief work, dropping over 3,000 emergency supply packages to 21 isolated locations. Each drone can carry up to 30 kilograms of aid—delivering essentials like mineral water, bread, eggs, and sausages in under three minutes.

“It can cross two mountaintops and reach the disaster area in two and a half minutes,” said Wang Zining, a rescue team member, in an interview with CGTN. “We can use loudspeakers to direct people to supplies and video payloads to assess the condition of the affected.”

Beyond Beijing, much of northern China is now on high alert. The National Meteorological Center has issued continued warnings for torrential rainfall in multiple provinces. Meanwhile, coastal areas such as Zhejiang and Fujian are monitoring potential tsunami activity and storm surges triggered by Typhoon Gaemi, which is currently moving through the East China Sea.

On Tuesday, China’s National Development and Reform Commission allocated 200 million yuan (approximately US$27.9 million) for post-disaster recovery in affected districts, prioritizing repair of transportation, medical and water infrastructure.

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