Beijing has fully restored power, water, and communication services in all disaster-struck villages after a series of devastating rainstorms, authorities confirmed on Saturday. However, search efforts remain ongoing for individuals still missing.
From July 23 to 29, the capital experienced multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, especially in northern mountainous regions, resulting in widespread destruction. A total of 44 lives were lost, and nine individuals remain unaccounted for, as reported in a press briefing held Thursday.
The downpour severely impacted 40 townships and 312 administrative villages, damaging key infrastructure and displacing more than 300,000 residents. Approximately 24,000 homes were destroyed in the floods.
In the hardest-hit districts of Miyun and Huairou, communication networks have been successfully restored across all 190 villages through emergency repairs, satellite connectivity, and backup systems.
Meanwhile, the number of emergency resettlement sites in Beijing continues to shrink as displaced residents return home following structural safety assessments. As of Friday noon, 10,876 people remain in temporary shelters across seven districts, significantly down from a peak of over 100,000. The number of resettlement facilities has also reduced to 155, down from an earlier total of 824.
Municipal authorities continue to prioritize rescue efforts and long-term recovery while ensuring essential services remain uninterrupted.
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