The Chinese authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 82,000 people in Beijing in connection with the threat of extremely strong rain, They introduced the media there. The measure comes after they died in the suburbs of the Chinese metropolis last week as a result of the floods of dozens of people. TASR informs according to AFP report.
- Last week, the floods claimed dozens of victims.
- The Chinese authorities evacuated 82,000 inhabitants for heavy rains.
- The most affected municipalities are Mi-Jün, Fang-Ša-Nne and Men-Tchou.
- Declared red warning stage for heavy rains.
The State Press Agency Sin-chua said that According to the headquarters for flood protection, tens of thousands of people have been resettled from the endangered areas. The authorities warned against the risk of floods, especially in the northwest suburbs of Mi-Jün-the most affected last week’s flood-as well as in the southwest suburbs of Fang-Š-NO, Western Men-Tchou and North Huaj-žou.
The Municipal Meteorological Service also announced a red, the highest level of warning in a four -stage system with a prediction of heavy rains from Monday noon to Tuesday morning local time.
According to official data, floods in the northern suburbs of Beijing claimed at least 44 lives of lives last week and nine people are still missing, AFP recalls. There were approximately 31 deaths in the Mi-Jün Care facility, forcing the local authorities to admit “gaps” in disasters.
The inhabitants of areas affected by floods told reporters that they were surprised at the speed at which the water flooded houses and destroyed the village. Natural disasters are common in China, especially in summer, when some regions are experiencing heavy rains, while others are plagued by heat.
China is the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gases that cause climate change and contribute to more frequent and intense extreme weather conditions. But it is also the global giant in the area of renewable energywhich aims to achieve carbon neutrality by its economy by 2060.
