Tragedy has struck as China grapples with severe weather conditions leading to flooding across various regions. Beijing, the country’s capital, has been particularly hard hit, experiencing its heaviest rainfall on record. The deluge has left a trail of destruction, with officials confirming thirty-three deaths and eighteen people still missing due to the floods.
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The record downpours have caused infrastructure damage, submerged parts of the city’s suburbs, and impacted surrounding areas. The situation in Beijing has worsened over recent weeks, prompting officials to mobilise rescue and relief efforts. The floods have been responsible for fatalities primarily through flooding and building collapses, resulting in nearly three times the number of deaths reported by officials last week.
