Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Beijing Warns of Disasters After Heavy Rainfall in Northern China
Heavy rain hit northern China, causing problems in places like Beijing and Baoding.
Beijing warned about landslides and mudslides because of the rain.
Baoding got a lot of rain in a short time, more than a whole year's worth.
Thousands of people had to leave their homes because of the flooding.
The government is watching the situation closely and has warned other areas to be careful about floods.
Beijing issued a warning for geological disasters due to intense rainfall.
Baoding, Hebei, experienced record-breaking precipitation, including 145 mm per hour.
Storms dumped a year's worth of rain on Baoding for the second time.
More than 46,000 people were affected, with 4,655 evacuating.
China's Water Resources Ministry issued warnings to 11 provinces and regions regarding floods.
- Who
- Beijing authorities, China’s Water Resources Ministry
- What
- Warning for geological disasters issued due to heavy rainfall and floods.
- When
- Warnings issued on Saturday, following intense rainfall the previous day.
- Where
- Beijing and Baoding, Hebei province, China; 11 provinces and regions
- Why
- Due to extreme rainfall and potential for flooding and geological disasters.
- Affected Areas
- Beijing, Baoding
- Precipitation (Baoding)
- Up to 540 mm in eight hours
- People Affected
- Over 46,000
- Evacuated
- 4,655
- Warning Issued by
- China's Water Resources Ministry