Beijing Hit by a Year’s Rain in a Week: Over 30 Dead in Flash Floods

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In a devastating turn of events, Beijing has been hit by one of the most extreme rainstorms in its history. A full year’s worth of rain fell in less than a week, killing at least 30 people and displacing over 80,000. Mountain villages near the Great Wall were hit hardest, with flash floods destroying homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Experts say Beijing's natural topography creates a &quot;rain trap,&quot; and climate change may be making events like this more frequent. As the storm moves south, many remain without power, signal, or rescue. This is not just a disaster — it's a wake-up call.   WooGlobe Ref : WGA816471 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A year's worth of rain fell on Beijing in just one week, and the devastation is overwhelming.

00:05At least 30 lives lost.

00:07Over 80,000 people forced to flee their homes.

00:10And entire villages cut off from the world.

00:13It started on July 23rd, but by Monday night, the skies unleashed chaos.

00:18Roads collapsed.

00:20Bridges crumbled.

00:21And even rescue teams were stretched to their limits.

00:24Most of the rain slammed into the mountainous north near the Great Wall.

00:28In Myun, the water rose so fast there was no warning.

00:31Shops and restaurants were submerged.

00:33Appliances destroyed.

00:35Livelihoods ruined.

00:36Locals called it instant.

00:38No buffer, no escape.

00:39One hour brought nearly 100 millimeters of rain.

00:43That's more than some cities see in a month.

00:45Experts say Beijing is a natural rain trap.

00:48Mountains force moist air upward, and the result is extreme flooding.

00:53And this isn't a one-off.

00:55Last year, flooding killed 33 in the city.

00:58Climate change may be making it worse.

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