Floodwaters inundated the facility, where approximately 77 elderly residents were in attendance. Reports indicate that around 40 individuals were trapped as water levels surged nearly 2 meters. This nursing home caters primarily to residents who are severely disabled or are on minimal living allowances. Locals expressed concern over the town's previous assurances of safety, which led to the exclusion of this area from emergency evacuation plans. The flooding has raised pressing questions regarding the existing emergency protocols as experts and officials alike grapple with the increasing frequency of such climate-related disasters.
The ongoing summer of extreme weather is not an isolated incident. Recent reports from Hebei province noted additional fatalities linked to heavy rainfall, including 16 deaths in Chengde, where several individuals remain missing. Flooding has been a recurring issue in Beijing, with past incidents dating back to July 2012 when devastating rains resulted in numerous casualties. As the emergency management ministry revealed, natural disasters in China have imposed substantial economic costs this year, primarily driven by flooding, which has accounted for over 90% of a staggering loss of approximately $7.5 billion.
The ongoing summer of extreme weather is not an isolated incident. Recent reports from Hebei province noted additional fatalities linked to heavy rainfall, including 16 deaths in Chengde, where several individuals remain missing. Flooding has been a recurring issue in Beijing, with past incidents dating back to July 2012 when devastating rains resulted in numerous casualties. As the emergency management ministry revealed, natural disasters in China have imposed substantial economic costs this year, primarily driven by flooding, which has accounted for over 90% of a staggering loss of approximately $7.5 billion.
