Typhoon 'Maysak' Devastates Southern China in July: 159 Dead, 10 Missing
Heavy Rains, Floods, and Landslides Triggered
In early July, Typhoon Maysak brought heavy rains to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, resulting in the deaths of 159 people and 10 missing persons.
On July 9th, residents are cleaning up dirt and debris in Yunbiao Town, Hengzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, where flooding damage occurred due to Typhoon Maysak. Photo by Xinhua News Agency
View original imageAccording to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency on August 21st, as of midnight that day, more than 1.65 million people in two cities were affected by the typhoon. Nanning City and Guigang City have now completed their emergency response and have entered the full-scale recovery and reconstruction phase.
In the Guangxi region, Typhoon Maysak brought prolonged and record-breaking torrential rains across wide areas in early July, leading to severe damage from flooding and landslides.
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In addition to Maysak, three typhoons swept across China last month—including 'Bavi' and 'Noul'—causing numerous casualties and property damage nationwide.
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