Torrential rains are expected to hit parts of northern China from Friday to Monday due to the influence of the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Bavi. Some areas of Beijing and Hebei are likely to receive 300-350 mm of rainfall, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) said, citing meteorological forecasts.

China on Friday issued a heavy storm alert for capital Beijing and neighbouring Hebei Province, directing government departments to prepare for emergency responses to possible geological disasters.

Torrential rains are expected to hit parts of northern China from Friday to Monday due to the influence of the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Bavi. Some areas of Beijing and Hebei are likely to receive 300-350 mm of rainfall, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) said, citing meteorological forecasts.

The ministry asked authorities in affected regions to deploy rescue teams, supplies and equipment, and step up inspections and early warning measures, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

Typhoon Bavi moves towards China's east coast