北京发布暴雨预警启动防汛应急响应

Group 1 - Beijing experienced strong rainfall starting from 3 AM on August 19, with heavy rain and thunderstorms reported in several districts including Fangshan, Mentougou, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Haidian, and Chaoyang [1][2] - The Beijing Meteorological Station issued multiple weather warnings, including a yellow warning for heavy rain, indicating that rainfall could exceed 50 mm per hour and 70 mm over six hours, with some areas potentially receiving over 150 mm [1][2] - A blue wind warning was also issued, predicting short-term winds of 7 to 8 levels, with gusts possibly reaching over 9 levels in certain areas [1][2] Group 2 - The Beijing Water Authority and Meteorological Bureau issued a yellow warning for waterlogging, advising citizens to avoid low-lying areas and to prepare for potential flooding from August 19 to August 21 [2] - A yellow warning for mountain flood disasters was released, indicating a high risk of such events in the mountainous regions, particularly in Yanqing, Fangshan, Huairou, Miyun, and Pinggu [2] - The Beijing Drainage Group mobilized 211 flood prevention units and 2,298 personnel, with 40 pumping stations collectively draining 43,000 cubic meters of rainwater by 7 AM on August 19 [2]