At least 30 people have died due to heavy rains in Beijing as of Monday midnight, according to the latest official report.

A total of 28 people died in the suburban Miyun District and two in Yanqing District.

The incessant downpour also damaged 31 roads and caused power outages in 136 villages, rendering multiple base stations out of service.

As of Monday, the average rainfall in Beijing reached 165.9 mm, with Miyun District experiencing the heaviest rainfall at 543.4 mm.

In response, the Chinese capital has intensified its flood prevention and control efforts. Search and rescue operations for missing persons are underway, and rescue teams and disaster relief supplies have been promptly dispatched.

So far, 80,332 people have been relocated, with Miyun, Huairou and Fangshan districts having the highest evacuation numbers.