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Dam Breach Kills 39, Evacuates 130,000 in Guangxi

7/10/2026

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Maysak Kills

The dam breach east of Nanning accounted for most of the 39 deaths linked to Tropical Storm Maysak.
Southern Chinese authorities confirmed that Tropical Storm Maysak has killed 39 people in Guangxi province.
About 130,000 residents have been evacuated while drones and roughly 5,700 boats rescue trapped individuals.
Crews restored electricity to 60,000 homes and are clearing mud and debris as waters recede.

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Rescuers Battle Floods

The Guigang Zoo appealed for public help after more than 100 animals escaped from damaged enclosures in Guangxi province today.
A dam breach in Nanning killed 26 people and forced mass evacuations as floodwaters surged in the city.
Roughly 8,000 rescuers and 5,700 boats battled strong currents to reach victims.
Drones and boats delivered aid, cleared debris, and restored power to over 60,000 homes.

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Maysak Kills

The dam breach east of Nanning accounted for most of the 39 deaths linked to Tropical Storm Maysak.
Southern Chinese authorities confirmed that Tropical Storm Maysak has killed 39 people in Guangxi province.
About 130,000 residents have been evacuated while drones and roughly 5,700 boats rescue trapped individuals.
Crews restored electricity to 60,000 homes and are clearing mud and debris as waters recede.

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