The death toll from severe rains in Beijing has reached 44, nine people are still missing, Xinhua news agency reported, citing local authorities.
Earlier, Sinhua, citing local authorities, said 30 people were killed in severe rains in Beijing.
"As a result of heavy rains in Beijing, the number of victims in Beijing has reached 44, and nine people are still missing," the agency reported, citing the city authorities.
Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinpin called on the authorities to work hard to prevent floods and eliminate the consequences of natural disasters.
