Recent heavy rains that struck Beijing and northern regions of China have led to at least two fatalities and forced thousands to flee their homes.

According to reports from Reuters based on local media, two individuals have died, with another two missing in Hebei Province. In the industrial city of Baoding, a record 145 mm of rain fell within just one hour.

The Ministry of Water Resources of China issued a flood warning for small and medium rivers as well as mountain streams across 11 provinces, including Beijing and the neighboring Hebei.

Flooding and landslides occurred in numerous villages within the Miyun District of Beijing, with the village of Fengjiao being the hardest hit. Some other areas are experiencing disruptions in electricity and communication. Over 3000 people have been evacuated from this region.

Authorities in Beijing reported that the inflow of water into the Miyun Reservoir has reached a record level of 6550 cubic meters per second.

According to forecasts from the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, rainfall is expected to intensify across most areas of the capital, with some regions anticipating total precipitation exceeding 100 mm within six hours. Meteorologists warn of the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.

On Saturday, Beijing issued a warning regarding geological disasters, including landslides and mudflows, after Baoding recorded its annual rainfall total for the season.

These storms are part of extreme weather conditions in China driven by the East Asian monsoon.

The Shizhuang meteorological station in Baoding recorded 540 mm of rainfall in eight hours, surpassing the city's average annual total of approximately 500 mm. More than 46,000 people have been affected by the flooding, with 4,655 evacuated.