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.

A t least 30 people have died in Beijing and more than 80,000 were evacuated to safety, Chinese authorities said, as heavy rains and floods ravage roads and houses in northern China. Eight other people died after a landslide on Monday in Chengde city, about three hours northeast of Beijing.

Extreme weather in Beijing killed 30 people after a year’s worth of rain fell in days. President Xi Jinping ordered rescue efforts as heavy rain persisted in Beijing, Hebei, and Tianjin.

The flood risk for parts of Beijing, Hebei province and neighboring Tianjin city is predicted to remain high until Tuesday evening. (AP Video shot by Olivia Zhang

Authorities in Beijing warned that parts of the Chinese capital could see more than 300 millimeters (12 inches) of rain on Monday evening, urging residents to stay indoors.