BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 95,657 people from 36,279 households in Beijing had been evacuated as of 5 p.m. on Friday, as authorities intensified flood-control measures and carried out emergency relocations in preparation for heavy rainfall.
A new round of heavy rain began battering the city on Friday, with average precipitation reaching 12 mm from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the Beijing municipal flood control office. The heaviest rainfall was recorded at a marketplace in the suburban district of Pinggu, where precipitation totaled 164 mm.
All large and medium-sized reservoirs in the city are operating below their upper water-level limits.
Local meteorological authorities forecast torrential rain and isolated heavy downpours on Friday evening and overnight, with moderate to torrential rainfall expected to continue through Saturday.
Residents are advised to reduce outdoor activities and closely monitor weather warnings and emergency updates. ■
