Typhoon Maysak Triggers Floods in Southern China, Killing Two and Affecting 55,000

Torrential rains, exacerbated by Typhoon Maysak, have caused severe flooding and the rupture of several reservoirs in Nanning, the capital of China's southern Guangxi region. The deluge has resulted in two fatalities and affected an estimated 55,000 people, according to state media citing local authorities.

Since July 3, Guangxi has been battered by Maysak, the season's tenth typhoon, bringing rainfall totals of up to 553.8 millimeters. This has led to swollen rivers, widespread urban flooding, and significant power disruptions. The Liulan reservoir suffered two major breaches, releasing a large volume of water into downstream areas. The facility reportedly lost power, hindering external communication.

As of Monday evening, water levels in 59 rivers across Guangxi had surpassed alert thresholds, though authorities noted a receding trend in some affected areas. Nevertheless, early warning systems and evacuation measures have been activated for villages potentially at risk from further inundation.

In response to the multiple geological disasters and ongoing precipitation forecasts, China's Ministry of Emergency Management has dispatched 150,000 relief items. The ministry elevated the geological disaster emergency response to Level III, while the Ministry of Water Resources increased its flood response to Level II, indicating a serious and escalating situation.