Beijing has experienced unprecedented heavy rainfall since late July 2025, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the city and its mountainous outskirts. Initial reports indicated at least 30 deaths and the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents, particularly in the Miyun District, a northeastern suburb home to over 600 people. The situation has been described by experts as a 'rain trap,' with a year's worth of rain falling in just a few days, overwhelming disaster management capabilities. By July 31, official authorities updated the death toll to 44, with nine people reported missing. Among the fatalities, 31 were elderly residents of a nursing home in Miyun District, which was submerged by floodwaters. The floods have affected over 300,000 residents and damaged approximately 24,000 houses. President Xi Jinping has ordered comprehensive search and rescue efforts. The heavy rains have also impacted neighboring northern provinces such as Hebei, where additional fatalities and missing persons were reported. Authorities have issued renewed rainstorm alerts, including blue and yellow warnings in Beijing and surrounding areas, as they brace for further downpours. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with gradual restoration of power and road infrastructure in affected regions.