On July 30th, Beijing in northern China, experienced its heaviest rainfall of the season, leading to significant flooding and traffic disruptions. Videos captured commuters trudging through waterlogged streets and vehicles, including cars and buses, navigating submerged roads.

The city saw an average rainfall ranging from heavy to torrential, with some areas receiving over 250 millimetres, reaching the threshold for a severe downpour. The intense rainfall presented major challenges to Beijing's transportation, drainage, and flood control systems.

According to the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, the heavy rain was influenced by a combination of factors, including a westerly trough, the subtropical high, and moisture from Typhoon Doksuri.

The downpour led to water accumulation and traffic congestion on several roads. To ensure smooth travel during the evening rush hour, authorities implemented diversion and traffic management measures. They also increased monitoring and drainage efforts at underpasses, low-lying areas, and other prone locations. Fire and drainage services remained on high alert, prepared to respond to any emergencies.

The video was provided with permission from local media.

7月30日，北京遭遇了入汛以来的最强降雨天气，全市平均降水量达到暴雨至大暴雨级别，部分地区累计降水量超过250毫米，达到了特大暴雨标准。此次强降雨过程对北京的交通、排水、防汛等方面带来了严峻挑战。

据北京市气象台消息，受西风槽、副热带高压以及台风“格美”远程水汽输送的共同影响，从7月30日早晨开始，北京大部分地区出现了强降雨天气。尤其是怀柔、密云、平谷等地，成为此次降雨的中心区域，部分地区累计降水量超过250毫米，达到了特大暴雨级别。

北京市气象台于当日14时55分升级发布了暴雨黄色预警信号，提醒市民注意防范。

此外，受降雨影响，北京部分路段出现积水、拥堵现象。为确保晚高峰时段市民出行顺畅，相关部门及时采取绕行、疏导等措施，并加强对下凹式立交桥、低洼路段等易积水点位的监控和排水工作。同时，消防、排水等部门也严阵以待，随时准备应对可能出现的险情。