Beijing suburban rail services suspended amid downpours

Selected railway lines in Beijing were temporarily suspended on Tuesday after authorities urged the public to take precautions, as some areas are expected to experience heavy rainfall.

Beijing suburban railway lines, including the S2 Line, Huairou-Miyun Line, and Tongzhou-Miyun Line, were suspended on Tuesday, according to China Railway Beijing Group. Service suspensions also affected the S202 and S501 lines.

Meanwhile, some high-speed trains on the Beijing-Harbin High-Speed Railway were also temporarily halted on Tuesday as part of emergency safety measures, China Railway Beijing Group said.

The Beijing Meteorological Service downgraded its red alert for rainstorms, the highest level in its four-tiered system, to yellow at around 7 am on Tuesday, forecasting continued rainfall throughout the day.

Some parts of the city are expected to see precipitation of up to 50 millimeters per hour, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in mountainous and low-lying areas.

All scenic spots have been closed, and evacuation measures are in place for tourists in affected areas.

Following Beijing's red rainstorm alert and the activation of the highest level I flood emergency response on Monday, the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) and National Museum of China have also closed temporarily.