Beijing shuts train lines as rain arrives in China's north

16/7/2024 12:14

        Beijing temporarily shut on Tuesday numerous train lines in the suburban areas around the Chinese capital after issuing an early warning for thunderstorms and flash floods as the country's north braces for stormy weather.
        
        Chinese authorities have placed the country's northern region on high alert for heavy rains since late Monday and agencies have taken measures to counter the impact of heavy rainfall that is moving northwards towards the Sichuan Basin and areas north of the Huai River, state media Xinhua said.
        
        Provincial authorities in central Henan province announced the highest emergency response for flood control in the city of Nanyang early Tuesday to contend with the severe flooding, local media reported. The city sits astride the Bai River, a tributary of the Han River.
        
        The region where Henan, Shandong and Anhui provinces meet will see particularly heavy rainfall between late Monday and late Tuesday, according to forecasts.