Shavkat Mirziyoyev offers condolences to Xi Jinping following floods in Beijing

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has extended condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by severe floods in Beijing and Hebei Province.

In his message, the head of state expressed heartfelt sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wished a swift recovery to the injured.

Between July 23 and 29, Beijing and surrounding areas received an average of 166 mm of rainfall – equivalent to the monthly norm. At least 70 people have died in northern China after torrential downpours triggered widespread flooding.

The floods have also severely damaged roads and infrastructure, cutting off access to more than 130 villages. Over 80,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.