Olympic champion expects ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’ when China stages short-course World Aquatics Swimming Championships for third time.

Heavy rains prompted flood warnings as a landslide killed at least 4 people, forcing thousands to evacuate as rising waters caused widespread damage.

As of Monday night, Beijing's municipal flood control headquarters had activated the highest level of its citywide flood control emergency response mechanism.

Heavy rainfall in Beijing has led to the deaths of 30 people and the relocation of over 80,000 individuals. Northern districts, especially Miyun, experienced severe impacts. The government has enacted emergency protocols and allocated resources for rescue and safety,

BEIJING -- Citing safety concerns amid heavy rainstorms, Beijing's Palace Museum and the National Museum of China were closed to the public on Tuesday. The decision comes as authorities in Beijing issued alerts for severe rain and potential flooding, with parts of the capital bracing for torrential downpours.