Beijing is reeling from the most severe flooding it has experienced in half a century, with record-breaking downpours transforming streets into violent rivers, sweeping away vehicles, homes, and lives in their path. The normally bustling capital has been brought to a standstill as walls of mud and debris pour through urban districts and suburban villages alike.
At least 30 people have lost their lives in the northern outskirts of Beijing, according to Chinese state media, as relentless rainfall batters the region for days on end. Entire communities on the city’s edges have been submerged, with rescue efforts hampered by landslides, collapsed infrastructure, and rising water levels.
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The devastation is part of a wider crisis affecting large swathes of northern China, where millions live and work across vast metropolises and agricultural regions. This latest catastrophe underscores a growing vulnerability in the face of increasingly erratic and extreme weather patterns fueled by the global climate crisis.
In recent years, China has seen a sharp rise in summer storms, flash floods, and scorching heatwaves that challenge both urban resilience and rural survival. Now, as floodwaters surge through Beijing and beyond, the government faces renewed pressure to strengthen climate adaptation strategies and invest in long-term solutions.
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The scale of the destruction in Beijing is not only a human tragedy but also a stark reminder of how climate extremes are rewriting the rules of daily life in some of the world’s most populous cities. From drowned farmlands to displaced families, the toll is mounting — and so is the urgency for meaningful climate action.
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