Beijing issues first orange rainstorm alert this year
Beijing issues first orange rainstorm alert this year - Global Times Beijing issues first orange rainstorm alert this year Published: Jul 09, 2026 05:56 PM At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Beijing meteorological observatory issued an orange alert for rainstorms, the city's first orange-level warning since the onset of the 2026 flood season. At the same time, the Beijing flood control office activated a Level-II flood control emergency response. The alert forecasts heavy rainfall across the city from 2:00 p.m. on Friday to 8:00 a.m.
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