Beijing Speeds Up Recovery After Torrential Downpours
Beijing is restoring power, clearing roads, and delivering vital supplies in Miyun District after rare flash floods and landslides triggered by record rainfall.
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Beijing Floods Leave 44 Dead, 9 Missing Amid Heavy Rains
44 dead, nine missing after recent floods in Beijing highlight the urgent need for urban resilience in extreme weather events.
Heavy Rains in Beijing Claim 30 Lives: What’s Next for the City
Heavy rains in Beijing have claimed 30 lives as of July 28, prompting emergency responses and raising questions about future urban resilience on the Chinese mainland.
Beijing on High Alert: Torrential Rains Prompt Storm and Flood Warnings
Beijing issues rainstorm and flood alerts as torrential downpours threaten flash floods and landslides. Key safety advice for residents and travelers.
Record Heatwaves Spur Cooling Measures Across the Chinese Mainland
Persistent heatwaves on the Chinese mainland trigger record alerts—from Shaanxi’s 40°C highs to Turpan’s 45°C spikes. Authorities roll out cooling stations and shift rules as rain approaches.
Ordinary Lives in Tehran Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Crossfire
Ordinary Tehranis face silent streets, under-used subways, and deserted bazaars after back-to-back US airstrikes, Iranian missile barrages, and Israeli hits on the city.
Tel Aviv Parking Lot Becomes Underground Shelter After Iran Strikes
In Tel Aviv, a shopping mall’s underground parking lot has been transformed into a community shelter as missile strikes from Iran spur residents to find safety and solidarity.
Urban Resilience: Cities Leading the Charge Against Climate Change
Cities are at the forefront of combating climate change. COP29 highlights the urgent need for urban resilience, especially in rapidly urbanizing regions like the Chinese mainland.
Guangzhou Embraces Science in Post-Pandemic Transition
Guangzhou residents adopt science-based strategies as China optimizes COVID measures, balancing public health with economic revitalization in the pandemic’s new phase.
Shanghai Takes Flight: City Revives as COVID Restrictions Ease ✈️🌆
Shanghai springs back to life as COVID-19 restrictions ease, with bustling streets and businesses signaling renewed economic and cultural energy. ✨🇨🇳
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