A reservoir wall in Nanning, China, burst due to Typhoon Maysak, killing at least two people and forcing the evacuation of 480,000 in Guangxi province. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
The wall of a reservoir in Nanning, in China's southern Guangxi province, broke, sending a torrent of water that swept away everything in its path. According to officials, at least two people have been killed by flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated. The province's emergency flood control response has been raised to its highest level.
Authorities have warned that torrential rains will continue across Guangxi and several neighbouring provinces in the coming days. Maysak is the first typhoon to make landfall in China this year. The typhoon has severely affected southern regions of China, causing rivers to swell and leading to flooding.
Rescue operations are underway in the flood-affected areas of Guangxi province. Evacuated residents have been placed in temporary shelters. Forecasts suggest that rainfall intensity may decrease in the coming days, but the risk of flooding remains.
China's meteorological service reported that water levels in several rivers have exceeded critical levels due to the typhoon. This has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the region. Some roads and bridges are submerged, and power lines have been cut.
Typhoon Maysak previously caused severe damage in the Philippines and Vietnam. Chinese authorities are taking all necessary measures to mitigate the aftermath. Rescue workers and military personnel are operating in flood-hit areas.
The central government plans to allocate additional financial aid to Guangxi province. Humanitarian assistance is being provided to those affected by the floods. Food, drinking water, and medicine are being delivered.
Scientists warn that the frequency and intensity of typhoons may increase due to climate change. Chinese authorities plan to strengthen preparedness for such natural disasters in the future.