Window washers dangle from famous tower in severe storm; watch video

In a video that has been shared on social media, workers carrying out some maintenance-related work were seen dangling, holding on to a rope from a high-rise building. This raised concerns regarding their safety. This incident was reported in the Chinese capital of Beijing.

What happened?

A massive storm had struck the Chinese capital city of Beijing. Workers were carrying out some work related to regular maintenance at the China Central Television Tower. The storm resulted in the workers being pushed around and were seen dangling and holding on to a rope. The workers had some anxious moments as the storms had prevented them from staying in one place and carrying out their work.
Further, the Chinese state media announced that these workers were rescued at the right time with no injuries suffered whatsoever. In the video that was shared, it can be seen that these workers were trying hard to regain control of their ropes and steady themselves, even as the gusty winds lashed across the Chinese capital.

Weather in the Chinese capital?

The National Weather Service of China has issued multiple warnings to the residents of the capital city. The city is experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds have swept across the city. These strong winds have also been accompanied by light rains in the city.

The Chinese capital is also on red alert as temperatures recorded in various weather stations breached the 40-degree Celsius mark. Many parts of the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing a heat wave with temperatures above the 40-degree mark. This was also seen in the neighboring country of India where the capital city of New Delhi witnessed temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius.

Watch the video of these Chinese workers beating the strong winds and holding on to their ropes while dangling.

FAQ’s

1. Where is the China Central Television Tower located?
The China Central Television Tower is located in the central business district of Beijing. This is in a place called Chaoyang.

2. How tall is the CCTV headquarters?
Its height is 234 meters tall. It has a total floor area of 473,000 square meters.