Key facts
- Tropical Storm Maysak caused severe flooding in southern China.
- 39 people have died, with nine still missing.
- A reservoir breach in Nanning accounted for 26 of the fatalities.
- Record rainfall led to breached reservoirs and dam failures.
- Approximately 130,000 people have been evacuated.
- Rescue efforts involve thousands of boats and drones.
Severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China's Guangxi region has resulted in 39 deaths, with nine people still missing. The Liulan Reservoir breach in the regional capital of Nanning was responsible for 26 fatalities. Record rainfall from the storm led to breached reservoirs and highlighted the vulnerability of the region's rural infrastructure. A large-scale relief and rescue operation is underway, utilizing drones and thousands of boats, with approximately 130,000 people evacuated from affected areas. Unusual secondary hazards, including displaced venomous snakes and escaped zoo animals, have also emerged.