On July 21, the heaviest rain in six decades flooded Beijing. As of August 5, the death toll is 79 people.

Of the 79 victims, 71 have been identified, including five people who died while carrying out rescue work, according to the Beijing Flood Control Headquarters.

Of the other 64 victims -- 39 men and 25 women -- 49 drowned, five were electrocuted, three died in housing collapses, two by mudslide, two by traumatic shock, two from being hit by falling objects and one was struck by lightning.