Heavy Rains Kill Five, Tropical Storm Maysak Floods South

On Saturday evening a flash flood in eastern Inner Mongolia killed two villagers—one drowned while herding cattle, the other fell into water while driving a herd away. In Liaoning’s Fushun city, a heavy-rain event delivering up to 32.9 cm of rain resulted in three deaths. Approximately 3,600 residents were later moved to safer shelters.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

Sunday, Tropical Storm Maysak entered Guangxi after striking Vietnam’s Quang Ninh with 101 km/h winds, weakened inland. In Fangchenggang, rivers overflowed, submerging cars to roof level; CCTV captured streets turned into lakes and boat rescues. In Vietnam’s Mong Cai, trees fell, roofs were ripped and crews cleared debris; Dongxing reported uprooted trees. Earlier, the storm dumped rain on Hainan Island before returning to Vietnam.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

• Sat. eve – Flash flood in eastern Inner Mongolia kills two villagers.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

• Sat. early – Heavy rain in Fushun, Liaoning (up to 32.9 cm) causes three deaths; 3,600 people later relocated.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

• Sun. – Tropical Storm Maysak moves into Guangxi after Vietnam’s Quang Ninh landfall (101 km/h winds); rivers overflow in Fangchenggang, submerging cars.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north; tropical storm hits the south and Vietnam

• Sun. onward – Boat rescues in Guangxi; debris cleared in Dongxing and Mong Cai; rain also fell on Hainan.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north; tropical storm hits the south and Vietnam

Xinhua confirmed five deaths and relocated 3,600 people, linking the northern casualties to flash-floods. China News Service called the Guangxi flooding worst in two decades; CCTV showed streets turned into lakes and rescue boats. Vietnamese state media reported wind damage in Quang Ninh and roof damage in Mong Cai, with debris-clearing crews. Residents in Fangchenggang described unprecedented water levels and shared video of cars floating to roof height. In Dongxing, witnesses reported uprooted trees blocking roads.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north; tropical storm hits the south and Vietnam

The incidents highlight the intensity of China’s flood season, testing emergency-response capacities across inland and coastal provinces. Flood-related disruptions extended to aviation, with flights delayed at southern airports. The succession of heavy rain and tropical storm underscores infrastructure vulnerability and raises concerns about preparedness for future extreme-weather events.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

State reports omitted details on the three deaths in Liaoning’s Fushun, leaving the cause unclear. Vietnamese sources described damage in Quang Ninh and Mong Cai but provided no casualty figures. Precise flood depths, the total number of submerged vehicles, and the extent of road blockages were not quantified, limiting a complete impact assessment.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

Officials note that heavy rain is expected in the south, and rescue teams remain active in evacuating residents. Debris-clearance crews continue to reopen blocked roads, and authorities are monitoring weather updates as the flood season progresses.

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam