Tragedy Strikes Beijing: Deadly Floods Claim Lives and Cause Devastation
Over the past week, intense rain-triggered floods in Beijing have resulted in at least 44 fatalities and nine missing persons. The heavy rains caused significant damage, prompting widespread evacuations. China's government has allocated substantial funds for disaster relief efforts in the affected areas.
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The past week has seen tragic and intense rain-triggered floods lead to the deaths of at least 44 individuals in Beijing, with nine others reported missing, according to local authorities.
In response, Beijing officials have launched extensive disaster relief operations, focusing on the severely affected northern mountainous districts of Miyun and Yanqing, where heavy rains disrupted power supply and caused road damage.
In addition to local efforts, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of ensuring people's safety, and the government allocated 350 million yuan for relief efforts in nine regions, including Beijing, underlining the national commitment to addressing the crisis brought by the devastating floods.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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