Beijing had evacuated more than 70,000 residents by Monday afternoon and warned others to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall, a week after catastrophic floods killed dozens in the deadliest deluge to hit the Chinese capital since 2012.

Beijing eased a severe weather alert on Tuesday but urged people to remain alert for natural disasters. More than 82,000 residents have been evacuated as authorities fear further deadly flooding

Beijing lifted a severe weather alert but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 80,000 people over fears of more deadly floods in the Chinese capital.