CHINESE MAN USES BULLDOZER TO RESCUE FAMILY STUCK ON ROOF DURING BEIJING FLOOD A remarkable act of bravery took place during the recent floods in Beijing, where a Chinese man used a bulldozer to rescue a family trapped on their rooftop amidst the surging floodwaters. The dramatic rescue highlights both the ingenuity and courage displayed by local residents in the face of extreme weather conditions.As the floodwaters continued to rise, the family found themselves stranded, unable to escape the ri

On Monday morning, heavy rains triggered flash floods in Beijing's Miyun District, trapping dozens at a senior care center in Taishitun Town. Unable to get rescue equipment to the scene, firefighters swam into the flooded facility, built a lifeline with ropes, and carefully evacuated 48 elderly residents to safety. Since Sunday, Beijing has been on high alert, with torrential rains prompting flood and landslide warnings across multiple districts. Rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing. | CGTN

Torrential rainfall triggers flash flood in Beijing’s Miyun District On Monday morning, torrential #rainfall in Taishitun Village, Miyun District, #Beijing, triggered a flash #flood. Numerous vehicles in the area were swept away by the rushing water. According to local officials, as of Sunday, all affected villages had been contacted and more than 3,000 residents #evacuated. #Rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing. | CGTN Frontline

Deadly floods in China leave parts of the country submerged under water. In Beijing alone, the amount of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record. Chinese authorities channel water from swollen rivers to some populated areas for storage. This decision of govt has sparked anger. According to flood control laws, Flood water may be temporarily channelled to so-called "flood storage areas". Full story here. . . #beijing #beijingflood #chinaflood #flooding #typhoondoksuri #worldnews |