Beijing Authorities Issue Red Level Of Threat As Torrential Rains Resulted In 2 Deaths

The Beijing authorities on Monday issued red level of meteorological threat due to torrential rains in the city that resulted in two deaths and forced evacuation of dozens of thousands of residents.

As of 11 p.m. (03:00 GMT) Sunday, 31,338 people have been evacuated in the city due to downpour, China Central Television reported. Two dead people were found in the district of Mentougou. Work was reportedly suspended at more than 4,000 construction sites.

The highest level of threat was caused by an increased risk of landslides, mud flows and soil collapses in some parts of the city, the meteorological services said.

The Beijing meteorological station also issued a red alert level earlier in the day. Rain will continue until at least 8 a.m. Tuesday (00:00 GMT), according to the station's observations.