Cities and provinces in northern China are on alert for intense rainfall as Typhoon Bavi channelled moisture northward. In Beijing, authorities issued the highest-level heavy-rain alerts for six of 16 districts, forecasting up to 150 mm of rain within six hours in some areas.
Preparations and Warnings
Districts including Miyun and Fangshan on the city’s outskirts shut down in-person school classes and outdoor activities, asking the public to stay indoors from Thursday afternoon. Authorities warned of heightened risks of flash floods, mudslides and landslides on Friday and over the weekend.
Extreme rain last July killed at least 60 people in northern China, including over 30 residents at a care home. Residents of some high-risk areas in Beijing’s suburbs were evacuated on Thursday. Beijing’s municipal government shut down parks, public events, some construction projects and train services.
The neighbouring city of Tianjin also issued an alert for heavy rainfall. Authorities in the provinces of Hebei and Shanxi also issued alerts for downpours and high winds.
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