Extreme weather killed at least 30 people in Beijing after a year's worth of rain fell in less than a week, forcing the relocation of more than 80,000 people, damaging roads and cutting off power and communications in more than 130 villages.

Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in and around Beijing, raising the death toll from the flooding in the region to 34.

Beijing lifted a severe weather alert but warned residents to stay vigilant against natural disasters after authorities evacuated more than 80,000 people over fears of more deadly floods in the Chinese capital.