Torrential rains battered Beijing on July 26 and 27, causing severe flooding and landslides in the city’s northeastern Miyun District. Multiple villages suffered significant damage, with transportation, electricity, and communication services disrupted.
According to district authorities, as of 5 a.m. on July 27, a total of 3,065 people across 18 towns were evacuated.
Water levels began to rise at midnight. A tourist staying at a rural residence similar to an Airbnb in Miyun District told Chinese state media that around 2 a.m. on July 27, the water suddenly surged to chest level. She and six others were trapped inside and had to jump out of a window to escape. They spent the rest of the night at a nearby guesthouse located on higher ground and were eventually rescued by a forklift. When they returned to their original lodging later, they found the house filled with mud….
Record-Breaking Rainfall Triggers Disaster Alerts in Beijing and Surrounding Areas
