The Chinese government on Tuesday (Aug 1) demanded an all-out search and rescue effort for the major flood that has hit Beijing and neighbouring provinces since last Saturday due to the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline | The Star

Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Miyun, Beijing On Monday morning, heavy rains triggered flash floods in #Beijing’s #Miyun District, trapping dozens at a senior care center in Taishitun Town. Unable to get rescue equipment to the scene, #firefighters swam into the flooded facility, built a lifeline with ropes, and carefully evacuated 48 elderly residents to safety. Since Sunday, #Beijing has been on high alert, with torrential rains prompting flood and landslide warnings across multiple districts. Resc