39 killed in southern China flooding after days of heavy rain
Summary
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Maysak caused severe flooding in southern China, killing 39 people and leaving nine missing. Rescue teams evacuated over 10,000 people, and preparations are underway for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to hit parts of China and Taiwan soon.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Maysak caused heavy rain and flooding in southern China, especially in Guangxi province.
- The partial collapse of a reservoir dam in Hengzhou caused 26 deaths.
- Nine people remain missing across the Guangxi region.
- Over 10,000 students and teachers were rescued from flooded schools in Guigang city.
- More than 100 animals are reported missing from a zoo after the floods.
- A second storm, Typhoon Bavi, is approaching China and Taiwan with strong winds and is expected to make landfall on Saturday.
- About 130,000 people have been evacuated due to the floods.
- Authorities are working on restoring electricity, repairing roads, and cleaning up mud and debris in affected areas.
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