Typhoon Maysak floods kill 159 in Guangxi, China
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Floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Maysak in early July killed 159 people in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with 10 still missing. More than 1.65 million people were affected across the region, local authorities said on August 21.
Key Facts
- Typhoon Maysak struck Guangxi in early July, triggering floods and landslides that killed 159 people and left 10 missing.
- More than 1.65 million people were affected across Guangxi, including 579,700 in Nanning and 1,073,000 in Guigang.
- The collapse of the Liulan and Yunbiao reservoirs alone caused 107 deaths and 7 missing people.
- Authorities evacuated 23,300 people in Nanning and 205,000 in Guigang to safe areas.
Casualties and Missing
Local authorities confirmed 159 deaths and 10 missing people across Nanning and Guigang. In Nanning, police investigations verified 136 deaths and 10 missing persons. Guigang recorded 23 deaths from the flooding. The Liulan and Yunbiao reservoir failures accounted for 107 deaths and 7 missing people.
Evacuations and Displacement
In Nanning, 23,300 people were evacuated to safe areas and 78,300 were moved to temporary shelters. Guigang authorities evacuated 205,000 people and placed 15,000 in temporary relocation centers. Across Nanning's 11 districts, 579,700 people were affected by the floods. Guigang reported 1,073,000 people affected by the disaster.
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Typhoon Maysak floods kill 159 in Guangxi, China
