Beijing has officially lifted its highest-level rain alert after heavy downpours forced the evacuation of over 82,000 people across the capital. Although the intense weather system weakened early Tuesday morning,

Beijing lifted a severe weather alert today but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 82,000

Chinese authorities evacuated over 82,000 people across Beijing at risk from heavy rainfall, state media said, after dozens of people died in flooding in the capital's suburbs last week. State news agency Xinhua said tens of thousands had been relocated from vulnerable areas as of 9:00 pm Monday, according to the city's flood control headquarters.