Updated · US Embassy & Consulates in China · Jul 9
Beijing Issues Red Rain Alerts for 3 Districts as Storms May Dump Over 6 Inches
Updated
Updated · US Embassy & Consulates in China · Jul 9
Beijing Issues Red Rain Alerts for 3 Districts as Storms May Dump Over 6 Inches
3 articles · Updated · US Embassy & Consulates in China · Jul 9
Summary
Beijing authorities warned heavy rain from 2 p.m. July 10 to 8 a.m. July 12 could bring more than 6 inches of accumulation, with red alerts issued for Miyun, Changping and Shunyi.
Hourly rainfall may top 3 inches, and forecasters said torrential downpours could also hit Huairou, Pinggu, Shunyi, Fangshan and other parts of the capital.
The storm threat extends to Hebei, Tianjin and Shandong, with officials flagging high risks of flooding in small and medium rivers, flash floods, mudslides, landslides and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Authorities urged residents and travelers to avoid unnecessary trips, stay out of mountain areas, river channels and underground venues, and not drive or walk through flooded streets.