Beijing identifies and manages flood-prone areas to improve public safety

Beijing is addressing recurring flood-prone areas, particularly under railway bridges and in low-lying roads, which cause vehicles to stall and pedestrians to slip. These persistent water accumulation points result from a combination of factors including low terrain, concentrated "guest water" from higher elevations, limited drainage infrastructure, and increasingly frequent extreme rainfall events exceeding design standards. Authorities are implementing tailored solutions for these high-frequency sites, combining engineering improvements with refined management strategies, and urging the public to avoid these areas during heavy rain.