Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
Summary
Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China has killed 39 people, mostly due to a dam breaking in Nanning city. The storm brought heavy rain, flooding towns and causing damage, with large rescue efforts ongoing to help those affected.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding in southern China’s Guangxi region.
- A dam in Nanning city broke, leading to 26 deaths.
- The total death toll from the flooding is 39 people.
- Some areas received up to 90 centimeters (35 inches) of rain.
- Around 130,000 people were evacuated to safer places.
- Rescue teams used drones and 5,700 boats to reach stranded people.
- Over 8,000 rescue workers are involved in the relief efforts.
- Floodwaters are going down, but more rain is expected in the coming days.
- Repairs on roads and power have been made, restoring electricity to over 60,000 homes.
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