On July 25, 2025, northern and northeastern China experienced severe rainfall, resulting in fatalities and widespread evacuations. In Hebei province, particularly Fuping County in Baoding, intense rainfall led to significant flooding and landslides. The Water Resources Ministry issued flood warnings for 11 provinces, emphasizing the risks of mountain torrents and small to midsize rivers.
In Beijing's Miyun district, flooding affected several villages, leading to the evacuation of over 3,000 residents due to power outages and communication disruptions. The Miyun Reservoir's inflow reached a record peak, prompting authorities to issue geological disaster alerts for landslides and mudslides.
Baoding's Xizhuang station recorded substantial rainfall over an eight-hour period, surpassing the city's annual average. The storm impacted over 46,000 people and necessitated nearly 4,700 evacuations. Authorities remain on high alert as extreme weather events increasingly threaten China's infrastructure and agricultural sector.
These events highlight the escalating challenges posed by extreme weather patterns, underscoring the need for enhanced preparedness and resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of such natural disasters.