According to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), from 8 pm on July 11 to 8 pm on July 12, heavy rains are expected in the northern and northeastern regions of the country, as well as some areas. along the Yellow River and Hoai River. 

China upgraded emergency level to handle with heavy rain 

Along with that, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are also forecast to have thunderstorms, with rainfall up to 280mm.

Authorities estimated flooding above warning levels could occur in 14 small and medium-sized rivers, including tributaries of the Qujiang River in Sichuan and the Hanjiang River in Shaanxi.

Hundreds of flights in Beijing have been cancelled. Schools and tourist attractions were also forced to close after the Chinese capital was hit by heavy rains and strong gusts of wind overnight and this morning (July 12).

China has a four-level flood control emergency response system, of which Level I is the most severe.