How did it rain in Beijing and kill so many people? I am curious.

As of 17: on the 22nd, 37 people were found dead due to the rainstorm in Beijing.

on July 21st, a rainstorm occurred in this city, and the average precipitation in this city was 17mm, which was the largest precipitation with complete meteorological records since 1951. Among them, the maximum rainfall point is 46 mm in Hebei Town, Fangshan District. Torrential rain triggered flash floods in Fangshan area, and the flood peak in the upper reaches of Juma River discharged. As of 17: on the 22nd, 37 people were found dead in this city.

Among them, 25 people died of drowning, 6 people died of house collapse, 1 person died of lightning and 5 people died of electric shock. At present, 22 of the deceased have been identified and the remaining 15 are being confirmed.

In addition, Gao Dahui, deputy mayor of Hancunhe, Fangshan District, Li Fanghong, director of Xiangyang Police Station of Yanshan Public Security Bureau, and Li Jianmin, mayor of Dachengzi Town, Miyun County, died in the line of duty.