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Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home

The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.

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Flooded buildings in Taishitun, northeast of central Beijing, last month.
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Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30

The rains set off flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the capital and neighboring Hebei Province.

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Damaged cars in a flooded neighborhood in the Miyun district of northeastern Beijing on Tuesday.
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