More than 30 killed, tens of thousands evacuated in Chinese floods

Torrential rains pounded vast swaths of northeastern China this week, with more heavy rain expected, as the country confronts another lethal summer of devastating floods that have left rescuers wading in water up to their elbows.

At least 38 people were killed and more than 80,000 evacuated as rains flooded Beijing and cities in nearby Hebei province, where eight were killed in a landslide. State broadcaster CCTV reported Tuesday that four others were still missing. More heavy rain is forecast for the region in the coming days, the China Meteorological Administration said, though it’s expected to weaken by the end of Wednesday.