Official says ‘contingency plan had flaws’ as torrential rains, floods kill disabled seniors near Beijing.

30 people have died in Beijing due to heavy rains and flooding, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.

Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.

Authorities relocated 80,000 residents from China’s capital after registering rainfall of up to 543 mm in some districts

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

Authorities in Beijing's northern suburbs and adjacent provinces were scrambling to reach victims of deadly flooding caused by extreme rainy season downpours.

As of midnight Monday, the heavy rainstorms had left 30 people dead in Beijing, state news agency Xinhua said, citing the city's municipal flood control headquarters.

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".

Torrential rains and flooding struck northern China, including Beijing's rural suburbs, from July 23 to 29, leaving at least 70 people dead and nine still missing. Officials…

Official says facility was not evacuated because it was considered to be in a safe zone.

Death toll in Beijing rises to 44, with nine missing, while several provinces report casualties and damage from severe downpours.

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Official says ‘contingency plan had flaws’ as torrential rains, floods kill disabled seniors near Beijing.