As further rain is expected to batter Beijing and multiple parts in neighboring Hebei Province, residents living in low-lying and other risky areas are being relocated to temporary settlements to ensure safety.
On Saturday, warnings for floods, thunderstorm and torrential rain were issued in Yanqing District of Beijing, where authorities have evacuated a total of 2,415 residents as of 22:00 later in the evening.
"We have prepared nearly five days' worth of various daily necessities for the relocated residents, including rice, flour, grain, oil, purified water, and convenience foods, to ensure the adequate supply of materials for the affected and displaced people," said a local Party official named Jiang Yifang.
Meanwhile, residents from seven villages of Xinglong County in Hebei, were transferred to a middle school as temporary shelter as more rain is forecast to hit the region.
At present, the temporary shelter at the school has opened two dormitory buildings providing more than 800 beds. The shelter is equipped with ample bedding, food, and other basic living necessities.
"For the elderly, young, sick and disabled, as well as those who require special care, we have arranged separate rooms. Dietary supplies are currently being provided through donated materials as well as our own purchases, ensuring around 1,500 kilograms of vegetables," said Wang Xinyu, official in charge of the settlement.
In addition, local disease control personnel have also arrived at the shelter, bringing emergency medicines and commonly used drugs to ensure the health of the relocated residents.
Residents in rural Beijing, neighboring Hebei relocated to safety as heavy rain persists
