Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China
Summary
Typhoon Maysak killed two people and caused flooding in southern China, forcing around 48,000 people to evacuate. The storm made landfall in China’s Hainan province and Vietnam before weakening inland, while China prepares for another strong storm called Super Typhoon Bavi.Key Facts
- Typhoon Maysak caused two deaths in Nanning, Guangxi province, China.
- About 55,000 people were affected by floods, and around 48,000 were evacuated.
- Floodwaters breached or overflowed reservoirs in Nanning, raising emergency flood responses.
- The city of Guigang experienced severe flooding, turning roads into lakes and submerging cars.
- Videos showed flooding in Fangchenggang, with cars and scooters struggling against strong water.
- Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching eastern China with winds up to 180 mph, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
- Maysak was the first tropical cyclone to reach China’s mainland this year, after hitting Hainan and Vietnam.
- Heavy rain is forecast in Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and nearby regions, home to over 150 million people.
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