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Fatal Typhoon Maysak Floods Burst Dam Wall in China

A dam wall in Nanning broke under Typhoon Maysak, causing rapid flooding and at least two deaths as emergency measures were lifted to maximum level.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

A reservoir wall broke in Nanning, China, sending out a torrent of water after rivers swelled from the passage of a typhoon. At least two people have been killed by flooding due to Typhoon Maysak, officials have said. The city’s emergency flood‑control response has been raised to its highest level.

Dam wall breach

The dam wall, part of a local reservoir system, ruptured when water levels rose sharply. Emergency services scrambled to contain the surge and evacuate residents. Authorities are working to assess damage and prevent further breaches as rainfall continues across the region.

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