Source: International Business Times
Swathes of northern China have this week endured deadly rains and floods that killed over 30 people and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands AFP Villager Hu Yuefang returned her home in the rural outskirts of Beijing to pick up medicine for her elderly and disabled father, only to find it had been washed away by some of worst flooding to hit the Chinese capital in years. Swathes of northern China have endured deadly rains and floods this week that killed at least 48 people and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands. As clean-up efforts began on Wednesday, AFP journalists visited the northern Beijing district of Huairou -- one of the worst-hit areas less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the bustling city centre.
