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Typhoon Maysak Devastates China as Infrastructure Fails

A reservoir collapse in Nanning highlights the deadly consequences of extreme weather and systemic infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 7, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Brown muddy water and rubble from a broken dam with trees and buildings behind it in the distance.

The catastrophic failure of a reservoir wall in Nanning has left at least four people dead, marking a grim toll from the aftermath of Typhoon Maysak. As floodwaters surged through the region, authorities were forced to scramble, evacuating 62,000 residents across the southern Guangxi province.

The Chinese government has elevated its emergency flood control response to the highest level, while President Xi Jinping has issued calls for an all-out rescue effort. Despite these directives, the situation remains dire, with officials warning that torrential rains are expected to continue in the coming days.

This disaster serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure when faced with the raw power of nature, leaving thousands displaced and the region in a state of emergency.

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