Historic rain in Beijing and surrounding areas has killed at least 11 people and left 13 missing, while tens of thousands in the outer parts of the city have been cut off. The capital has been hit by extreme rain since Saturday, breaking historical records for rainfall in several regions on Monday. Towns and villages in the outer districts of the city are dealing with landslides and flash flooding, with more than 100,000 evacuated from their homes. Meteorological authorities reported an average rainfall of over 250 mm as of Tuesday, reaching a maximum of 700 mm in the western district of Mentougou.

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