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Beijing Floods Claim 60 Lives as Officials Admit Preparedness Gaps

Evacuations of over 80,000 people followed controlled reservoir releases, prompting authorities to vow stronger forecasting as they overhaul disaster planning.

Eine Luftaufnahme zeigt den überfluteten chinesischen Bezirk Miyun.
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Nach dem Tod Dutzender Menschen bei schweren Unwettern im Raum Peking hat die Stadtverwaltung Versäumnisse eingeräumt. Bislang seien 44 Todesopfer geborgen worden, neun weitere Menschen würden noch vermisst, sagte Verwaltungschef Xia Linmao.

Overview

  • At least 60 people have died and nine are missing after unprecedented summer storms inundated Beijing and nearby regions.
  • Heavy rains pushed the Miyun reservoir to its highest level since 1959, forcing authorities to release water to ease pressure.
  • A nursing home in Miyun district was suddenly overwhelmed by floodwaters, accounting for at least 31 of the fatalities.
  • More than 80,000 residents, including around 17,000 in Miyun, were evacuated as rescue teams worked to secure flood-hit areas.
  • Beijing’s city administration acknowledged failures in early warning systems and emergency preparedness and pledged comprehensive reforms.