Key facts
- Thunderstorms and strong winds killed at least 15 people in central China.
- 275 people were injured in Huanggang's Huangzhou district.
- Heavy rains and flooding in Guangxi killed at least two people.
- Approximately 48,000 people were evacuated in Guangxi.
- China's leader Xi Jinping ordered "all out" rescue and relief efforts.
Severe weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds, has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 275 injuries across central China, according to state media. In Hubei province, eight people died due to "severe convective weather." Meanwhile, heavy rains and flooding in the southern region of Guangxi, exacerbated by Typhoon Maysak, claimed two lives and led to the evacuation of approximately 48,000 residents. Officials in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, elevated the flood control emergency response to its highest level as torrential rain caused dams to breach. Dramatic footage showed water rushing through a damaged reservoir dam, submerging homes and cars. Rescue efforts are underway, with authorities evacuating hundreds in Hubei as well. China's leader Xi Jinping has directed that "all out" rescue operations be organized, emphasizing the need to treat the injured and resettle affected residents effectively.