Beijing officials say 31 people died in care home during floods
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Torrential rains and landslides forced more than 80,000 people from their homes in Beijing. Officials say more than 30 people died in a care home. The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded.
Breakdown
- 31 elderly people died in a Beijing nursing home after flooding from severe storms.
- The 31 deaths represent nearly half of the at least 70 total fatalities in the region. 11s
- Extreme weather brought almost a year's worth of rain to the area within days. 20s
- Many residents were unprepared for the sudden surge in floodwaters. 25s
- Officials issued a rare public apology when announcing the deaths. 28s