Beijing Floods Leave 30 Dead, 80,000 Evacuated as Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc

At least 30 people have died in Beijing following days of torrential rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter northern China, prompting the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the fatalities were confirmed by the Beijing Municipal Flood Control Headquarters as of midnight Monday, marking one of the deadliest weather-related disasters in the capital in recent years.

The hardest-hit areas include Miyun District, located in the northeastern suburbs, where the majority of deaths occurred. Other severely impacted regions are Huairou District to the north and Fangshan District in the southwest, local media added.

The storm’s impact has been widespread: Dozens of roads have been submerged or closed.Over 130 villages have suffered power outages.

Major infrastructure has been damaged, forcing emergency teams to conduct rescue and relief operations in precarious conditions.

State-run Beijing Daily, citing city officials, said the “continuous and extreme heavy rainfall” had triggered “major natural disasters”, with rivers overflowing and landslides threatening rural communities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered authorities to brace for worst-case scenarios and intensify efforts to relocate residents from high-risk zones, calling for swift, coordinated emergency responses to prevent further loss of life.

The capital is among several regions in northern China—including Hebei, Jilin, and Shandong provinces—currently experiencing severe flooding due to sustained rainstorms.

Meteorologists warn that more rainfall may follow in the coming days, compounding the humanitarian and infrastructure crisis.

Local authorities have urged the public to remain indoors, monitor weather updates closely, and avoid disaster-prone zones.