The fatalities occurred primarily in Miyun District, where 28 people were confirmed dead, and in Yanqing District, which reported two deaths. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of further casualties as search-and-rescue operations continue.
According to the meteorological service in Beijing, total rainfall reached 543.4 mm (21.4 inches) at some monitoring stations in Miyun, nearly 90% of the city’s average annual total.
The citywide average rainfall was measured at 165.9 mm (6.5 inches) between July 26 and 28. Hourly rainfall records were also broken, with Huairou District recording 95.3 mm (3.8 inches) in one hour.
Beijing’s mountainous terrain to the north and west contributed to the rainfall concentration, acting as a “rain trap” and intensifying precipitation.
Floodwaters damaged at least 31 roads, cut power to 136 villages, and disrupted communications in multiple districts. The Beijing Emergency Management Bureau confirmed widespread infrastructure damage, with rural and suburban areas suffering the most.
Authorities activated the highest-level flood control emergency response and issued a red rainstorm warning. Schools, construction sites, and outdoor activities were suspended citywide. More than 17 000 people were evacuated from Miyun District alone.
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