Zhengzhou City in central China's Henan Province is getting back on its feet as record rainfalls weakened.

The city's base stations of communication which were damaged in the disaster have been fully restored as of Friday afternoon.

Power is expected to be restored to all affected residents by today. Water supply will generally go back to normal on Sunday.  

Over 85 percent of local public transportation has resumed operation as of Friday afternoon, but its subway remains shut for repairs.

The heaviest downpour in decades in the province has left at least 56 dead, including 55 in Zhengzhou. Five people are still missing.