At least 31 residents died after a severe flood struck a nursing home on the outskirts of Beijing. Most of the victims were elderly and physically immobile. BBC reports that water levels reached chest height before rescue teams could access the facility in Miyun District. Footage shows emergency workers wading through deep water to rescue the trapped residents. Authorities admitted to shortcomings in their emergency response plans and labeled the incident a “painful lesson” and a “wake-up call.” The home housed around 77 residents at the time; nearly 40 became trapped when floodwaters rose to about 2 meters (6 feet).