Southern China floods triggered by Tropical Storm Maysak kill 39 people, according to Chinese authorities. Multiple outlets report the death toll reaches 39 following days of heavy rain that inundates parts of the region, particularly Guangxi. Al Jazeera reports about 130,000 people are evacuated from Guangxi, alongside deployment of thousands of rescuers.
Quartz adds further detail on the flooding’s impact, saying a dam or reservoir breach in Hengzhou contributes to fatalities, with 26 deaths linked to the breach. The reports describe the storm as driving record rainfall in Guangxi, worsening river and water-system conditions and increasing the risk of structural failure.
While figures and local circumstances vary by account, the overall reporting converges on the same outcome: the floods and storm-related hazards in southern China cause 39 deaths, evacuations are underway, and emergency response efforts continue in affected areas.
