Food delivery riders brave the rain to fulfill deliveries for customers in Beijing on August 27, 2025. The Chinese capital city reported heavy rain on the day, with some places seeing torrential rain. Photo: VCG

As of 2 pm on Wednesday, heavy rain was recorded in the western, northern mountainous areas and the southern part of Beijing, with torrential rain recorded at some particular locations, the Beijing News reported on Wednesday.

Several districts in the Chinese capital city have issued red rainstorm warnings on Tuesday, the highest alert level, as authorities warned of flooding, landslides and transportation disruptions caused by the rain until Wednesday night.

According to weather.com.cn, torrential rain has been recorded in mountain-adjacent districts - including Fangshan, Mentougou, Shijingshan, Changping, Huairou and Miyun - as well as parts of southern Beijing such as Daxing and Tongzhou. Localized rainfall totals are expected to exceed 200 millimeters within 24 hours.

Amid the heavy rainfall, Beijing has evacuated 58,000 people as of Tuesday night, closed all 352 mountain torrent channels, shut down 165 scenic spots, 4,682 homestays and 256 campsites, and suspended work at 3,259 construction sites.

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources, together with the city's meteorological bureau, also issued an orange alert for geological hazards, warning of high risks of landslides and mudslides in Fangshan and Mentougou, as well as moderate to elevated risks in northwestern districts.

At 4 pm on Tuesday, Beijing upgraded its response to a citywide Level II flood control emergency, while Mentougou, Fangshan, Changping, Huairou and Yanqing districts escalated to Level I emergency response, the highest level.

Residents in affected areas were urged not to go outdoors unless necessary. Authorities also ordered suspension of organized tourism, cultural events, sports competitions and training programs, and temporary closure of all schools, kindergartens, training centers and outdoor teaching activities.

Local authorities also ordered closure of scenic spots, parks, forests and rural homestays, with tourists evacuated or turned back. Staff for businesses not related to city operations or essential services are advised not to report to workplaces.

On Wednesday, all trains on suburban railway lines were suspended due to safety concerns. Authorities also warned of flooding risks at low-lying road sections and underpasses, which could affect rush-hour traffic.

Several major tourist attractions, including the Fragrant Hill, the National Botanical Garden, Yuyuantan Park and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, were temporarily closed on Tuesday following the meteorological alerts.

Global Times