As a result of floods that occurred in a nursing home on the outskirts of Beijing, at least 31 elderly people lost their lives. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Local officials acknowledged shortcomings in emergency preparedness and planning. This incident took place in an institution intended for the disabled and underprivileged in Miyun District.
The water level rose by approximately two meters, leaving half of the 77 elderly residents trapped in the building. According to officials, an evacuation plan was not implemented because the area where the nursing home is located had been considered safe for many years.
This event has been a difficult experience for officials and serves as a warning for the future. A total of 44 people have died due to floods in Beijing.
In Hebei Province, 16 people lost their lives, while 8 were killed in Chengde City, and 18 others are reported missing. Experts emphasize that extreme weather events are linked to climate change.
This situation poses a significant threat to the Chinese population and economy, particularly in the agricultural sector. According to official data, natural disasters have caused damages amounting to 54 billion yuan, or approximately 7.5 billion dollars, since the beginning of the year, with over 90 percent of this damage resulting from floods.
