Heavy rains prompted flood warnings as a landslide killed at least 4 people, forcing thousands to evacuate as rising waters caused widespread damage.

Severe flooding in Beijing has claimed 34 lives and led to the evacuation of over 40,000 people. The hardest-hit areas include Beijing's Miyun district and the neighboring Hebei province. The government has launched emergency responses,

BEIJING -- Citing safety concerns amid heavy rainstorms, Beijing's Palace Museum and the National Museum of China were closed to the public on Tuesday. The decision comes as authorities in Beijing issued alerts for severe rain and potential flooding, with parts of the capital bracing for torrential downpours.

HONG KONG (Reuters) -Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces in northern China on Monday, exacerbating the risks of disasters including landslides and flooding, authorities said, as they relocated more than 4,

Heavy rains in Beijing resulted in 30 fatalities and forced the relocation of over 80,000 residents. The affected regions, including Beijing's northern districts and surrounding provinces, have experienced significant property losses.

To mark the first anniversary of the Beijing Central Axis' World Heritage inscription, capital authorities released a three-year action plan focusing on protection of the route on Sunday. It outlined 45 key tasks to safeguard this 7.