‘We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the floods affecting Beijing,’ says Foreign Ministry
Türkiye on Tuesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives due to the floods in China and extended condolences to the victims.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the floods affecting Beijing and the surrounding provinces of the People’s Republic of China,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The statement extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
At least 30 people have died in China’s capital as heavy rainfall pounded Beijing, causing widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and mass evacuations, with President Xi Jinping urging all-out efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property, state media reported on Tuesday.
Among the dead, 28 were reported in the suburban Miyun District, the hardest-hit area, while two fatalities occurred in Yanqing District, the state-run China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported, citing local officials.
The heavy rain, which began days earlier, has damaged 31 roads and caused power outages across 136 villages, hitting multiple base stations and disrupting essential services.
