Cities and provinces in northern China are on alert for intense rainfall on Friday as Typhoon Bavi, potentially the most powerful storm the country has seen in years, channelled moisture northward.
In Beijing, authorities issued the highest-level heavy-rain alerts for six of 16 districts, forecasting up to 150 mm of rain within six hours in some areas.
Districts including Miyun and Fangshan on the city's outskirts have shut down in-person school classes and outdoor activities, asking the public to stay indoors from Thursday afternoon, notices showed.
Authorities warned of heightened risks of flash floods, mudslides and landslides on Friday and over the weekend.
Residents of some high-risk areas in Beijing's suburbs were evacuated on Thursday.
