Heavy rains swell 16 rivers across nation

Thousands relocated as floodwaters fill roads, halt trains, threaten homes

Waters rose above warning levels at 16 rivers across China over the weekend as heavy rainfall swept through several provinces, authorities said on Sunday.

The highest waters were recorded at 3.48 meters above warning level, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. Six rivers in Chengde, Hebei province; Xiliin Gol League, Inner Mongolia autonomous region; and Datong, Shanxi province saw record-high water levels.

In Beijing, the Miyun Reservoir received its largest volume of inflow since it began operating in 1959, the ministry said.