Heavy rain killed more than 30 people and forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands as swaths of northern China were lashed by torrential downpours that sparked landslides and flooding, state media said Tuesday.

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.

Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides that washed away cars, forced evacuations and knocked out power around the Chinese capital.

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.

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.

Heavy rainfall continues to bombard Beijing and surrounding provinces, leading to fatalities and evacuations. With heightened disaster risks, authorities have relocated thousands and issued flood alerts.