A tsunami of water rushed through a nursing home in the Miyun District, as floodwaters reached alarmingly high levels. Footage shows emergency teams battling against chest-high water to rescue trapped residents. The unfortunate event affected around 77 elderly individuals, with many succumbing to the floods due to mobility issues. Local authorities noted that emergency plans were inadequate, having historically deemed the area safe. Officials said this incident underscores the urgent need to revise their approaches to disaster preparedness, especially given the increasing frequency of severe weather linked to climate change.
With floods across China, a total of 44 lives have been lost, including 16 in Hebei province. This summer has been particularly brutal due to extreme weather events, leading to substantial economic losses, particularly within the agricultural sector. The crisis has prompted calls for improved emergency strategies as communities grapple with the effects of climate change.
With floods across China, a total of 44 lives have been lost, including 16 in Hebei province. This summer has been particularly brutal due to extreme weather events, leading to substantial economic losses, particularly within the agricultural sector. The crisis has prompted calls for improved emergency strategies as communities grapple with the effects of climate change.
