Multiple rescue teams swiftly deployed at disaster relief site

Continuous heavy rainfall has caused damage and landslides in multiple locations in Huairou, Beijing. The hardest-hit area is Liulimiao Town in northern Huairou. Here is the latest report from the scene.

In Liulimiao Village of Liulimiao Town, severe mudslides followed the flash floods triggered by heavy rain. Many vehicles were overturned by the rushing water, and villagers’ homes suffered extensive damage. In one courtyard, floodwaters reached over a meter high, sweeping first-floor furniture outside.

At the Liulimiao Town government center, firefighters are assisting with mud removal and providing temporary shelters for severely affected residents. The town oversees more than 60 administrative villages, some located in higher mountainous areas. Landslides and flood damage have cut off road access, forcing rescue teams to proceed on foot.

Following the disaster, 400 military personnel and 150 firefighters have been deployed for relief efforts. Fourteen of eighteen blocked sections along the national highway have been cleared, with repairs ongoing for the remaining sections. Emergency power has been restored in some areas as crews work to address communication and electricity disruptions.

Miyun, Beijing: Flash Floods Disrupt Water and Power Supplies

Persistent heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Shicheng, Fengjiayu, and Bulaotun Towns of Miyun District, affecting water supplies and communication networks. Over 10,000 households across 49 villages experienced power outages. Local authorities have mobilized emergency response teams. Here is the latest update from Xiwazi Village in Shicheng Town.

Conditions remain highly unstable between Shicheng and Fengjiayu Towns, with communication capabilities varying dramatically within short distances. Intermittent heavy showers continued overnight, as road repair crews worked to restore access. Since the red alert was issued, over 4,000 residents have been evacuated, with more than 200 rescued from stranded locations. While rainfall is expected to ease slightly, mountainous areas may still experience torrential downpours.

Miyun Reservoir Records Highest Inflow Since Construction

From July 23-27, the Miyun Reservoir watershed received continuous heavy rainfall, peaking at 6,550 cubic meters per second — the highest inflow since the reservoir’s construction. As of 8:00 AM on the 27th, water levels reached 153.10 meters, exceeding the flood limit by 1.10 meters. Projections indicate nearly 500 million cubic meters of incoming water.

Miyun Reservoir Discharge Intensifies Downstream Precautions

With forecasts predicting additional rainfall upstream, authorities began controlled discharges on the afternoon of the 27th to create storage capacity. The affected rivers include the Chao, Bai, and Chaobai Rivers, impacting areas across Miyun, Huairou, Shunyi, and Tongzhou Districts. Emergency measures include enhanced levee inspections, resident evacuations, river access restrictions, and traffic diversions along affected roadways.