China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
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- Heavy rains from Typhoon Maysak caused a reservoir breach in China's Guangxi region, threatening other reservoirs.
- Hundreds of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and regions near affected rivers.
- Authorities are urging caution as bad weather is expected to continue, with rescue and evacuation efforts underway.
Floodwaters breached a reservoir in southern China, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people as Typhoon Maysak brought heavy rains to the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Chinese authorities have issued warnings and initiated rescue operations, anticipating continued adverse weather.
Breaches and flooding were reported at multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou city and Binyang county on Monday. Local officials have established rescue and evacuation teams, advising residents to stay clear of affected areas, rivers, and low-lying zones. Staff at the Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou confirmed that over 300 residents had moved to higher ground, with no casualties reported thus far.
The Liulan Reservoir dam in Hengzhou experienced breaches in two sections around 11 a.m. on Monday. The collapse created a 50-meter gap, releasing a significant volume of water that flooded downstream areas, according to the China Business Network.
more than 300 people in the area had evacuated to higher ground and that there had been no reports of casualties as of yet.
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