China's capital Beijing is pummeled by its heaviest rains since 140 years ago, leaving at least 20 dead.
The typhoon was one of the worst storms to hit northern China in years, and the torrential rain in Beijing has killed atA child walking through muddy water in Mengtougou district after flood water recedes on July 31, 2023 in Beijing, China.from their homes, while work at construction sites halted.and the regions along the Yellow and Huaihe rivers, state news agency Xinhua reported.for rigorous search and rescue efforts, as well as flood control and disaster relief work.
"It is crucial to ensure medical treatment for the injured and provide aid and comfort to the families of the deceased," Xi was quoted as saying. Beijing on Wednesday lifted the red alert for flood as "the water flow in major rivers has gone below the warning mark," according to Xinhua.
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