Floods

Beijing's Huairou District Launches Emergency Response to Flooding

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Jul 27, 2025 — 1 min read

Beijing's Huairou District has declared a first-level emergency response to flood control after heavy rainfall, with District Party Secretary Zhang Qiang stressing the need to prioritize people's safety and lives. Zhang Qiang emphasized that the district must thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions on flood control and disaster relief work, and ensure the safety of urban operations. The district is still under red warning for heavy rain, with the focus on preventing further damage and ensuring accurate transmission of warning information.

Key Takeaways:

District Party Secretary Zhang Qiang stressed the need to put people's safety first and do a good job in flood prevention, emphasizing the importance of accurate transmission and rapid response of warning information.
Zhang Qiang urged strengthening the linkage between forecast and warning, closely linking up with city-level meteorological, hydrological, and other departments in real-time to dynamically grasp the rainfall trend.
The district must ensure the safety of Miyun Reservoir discharge, closely monitor the water inflow of Chaobai River, and strengthen the river patrol inspection force on the flood channel embankment.
Many points in the district were damaged and collapsed due to continuous rainfall, requiring speeded-up repair of roads, communication, electricity, and other infrastructure.
District leaders emphasized the importance of using rescue teams, coordinating rescue forces, and improving rescue efficiency, as well as strengthening publicity and guidance to enhance public safety awareness.

Statistics:

The district is still under red warning for heavy rain.
Many points in the district were damaged and collapsed due to continuous rainfall.
The district must ensure the safety of Miyun Reservoir discharge and closely monitor the water inflow of Chaobai River.

Sources:

Beijing Municipal Government News Release, July 27, 2025
Huairou District Government News Release, July 27, 2025

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