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Floods, reservoir breach kill 39 in southern China

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July 9, 2026

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Casualties reported across Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region which borders Vietnam

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Twitchy

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· Jul 11, 2026

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

LIULAN, China: Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir

Floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese authorities urged caution and ordered rescue and evacuation operations, with Typhoon Maysak expected to bring more bad weather. On Monday, breaches and flooding were spotted at multiple reservoirs in the city of Hengzhou and Binyang county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to a statement from Guangxi’s capital,...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

China storms leave 17 dead as rescuers search for survivors

Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday as residents began cleaning up their devastated homes, after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst. The post China storms leave 17 dead as rescuers search for survivors appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Southern China reels from storm floods

Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China

BEIJING: Pasukan penyelamat terus menjalankan operasi mencari mangsa yang terselamat di kawasan dilanda banjir di China selepas ribut kuat mengorbankan 21 nyawa, menyebabkan puluhan sungai melimpah dan empangan takungan pecah. Di wilayah selatan Guangxi, sekurang-kurangnya enam orang dilaporkan maut manakala lebih 130,000 penduduk dipindahkan berikutan hujan lebat berterusan dan banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak ... Read more The post Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ABC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm

A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

39 Dead as Dam Breach Floods Nanning After Tropical Storm Maysak Batters Southern China

Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak killed 39 in China's Guangxi on Thursday after a dam breach in Nanning drowned 26, forcing 130,000 to flee. Zoo animals including raccoons and peacocks escaped flooded enclosures as 5,700 rescue boats deployed.

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

China floods kill 17 as rescuers search for survivors amid more storms

China floods kill 17 as rescuers search for survivors amid more storms

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla

Heavy rain pounding the Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces toppled trees and flooded roads Wednesday, with damage reported across the affected areas. A total of 25 cases of facility damage had been reported as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Of these, 22 involved public facilities, including 11 fallen trees, two flooded roads, two drainage failures, two flooded underground spaces, tw

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 7, 2026

China: Landslide Traps 16 in Gansu Province

China: Landslide Traps 16 in Gansu Province

Hi China

· Jul 10, 2026

Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents

Shoulders became steps, backs became a bridge. After severe flooding hit Guigang City, south China's Guangxi, firefighters from Liuzhou rushed in to rescue three stranded residents, including two pregnant women who urgently needed medical care. #EverydayHero

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

China floods kill 39 in Guangxi as nine remain missing

China floods kill 39 in Guangxi as nine remain missing

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China

A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly factory fire in China kills 28

At least 28 people were killed after a fire tore through a five-story shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping workers inside. Officials say highly flammable materials and blocked stairwells helped the blaze spread rapidly. #cnn, #news, #china, #fire

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao beer hall in the [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Shoe factory fire kills 28 people in China

A massive fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China has killed at least 28 people, according state media. Video from the scene showed workers trapped on the roof as flames consumed large parts of the building. The fire broke out at Huiteng Shoes in Jiangtou village, part of Chen­dai town in Jinjiang, a city [] The post Shoe factory fire kills 28 people in China appeared first on BNO News.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

China's Brahmaputra dam hits a big fault

China's Brahmaputra dam hits a big fault

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Vietnamese outpace Chinese in arrivals to S. Korea for 1st time in 2025

SEJONG, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Vietnamese arrivals overtook those from China among f...

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Landslide Kills 21 in Northwestern China

TANCHANG, Gansu, July 8: Rescue operations have been completed at the site of a landslide in Tanchang County, northwest China's Gansu Province, which left 21 people dead and seven...

Vision Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm

Days of torrential rain and reservoir failures in China’s Guangxi region have left widespread destruction, affecting not only tens of thousands of residents but also wildlife and livestock. A zoo in Guigang lost more than 100 animals after rising waters overwhelmed the facility, while a flooded pig farm in Binyang County saw thousands of pigs []

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Myanmar hit with floods

Myanmar hit with floods

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

The death toll from a landslide in northwestern China rose to 21, state media have reported Wednesday, following the conclusion of rescue operations at the scene.

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Blaze At China Shoe Factory Kills 28

At least 28 people were killed after a massive fire swept through a shoe factory in China's Fujian Province. More than 500 rescuers were deployed as authorities launched an investigation and detained...

India Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Monsoon havoc: 10 dead, landslides in Uttarakhand, rivers swell in UP, Himachal

Monsoon havoc: 10 dead, landslides in Uttarakhand, rivers swell in UP, Himachal

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

China Floods: Death Toll Rises to 39 After Tropical Storm Maysak Triggers Deadly Dam Breach

Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak. Most of the deaths were related to the breach of a dam in the city of Nanning, which claimed 26 lives, said Ding Wei, the city's vice mayor, at a news briefing.

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

China evacuates stranded students after Guangxi floods

Chinese state media CCTV aired footage of rescue crews evacuating students and staff from flooded schools in Guigang, in the southwestern region of Guangxi, after days of heavy rainfall left parts of the education district inundated. #china #floods #guangxi #guangxi #rescue

Wired

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· Jul 8, 2026

What Happens if China Hacks the US Water Supply? I Went to a Secret War Game to Find Out

Burst water mains. Evacuated hospitals. In a closed-door simulation, insurers played out their response to a mass disruption by China’s Volt Typhoon hackers—and found a nightmare scenario.

Nepal News

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· Jul 9, 2026

चीनमा बाढीका कारण ३९ जनाको मृत्यु

बेइजिङ। दक्षिणी चीनको गुआङ्सी क्षेत्रमा आएको विनाशकारी बाढीका कारण ज्यान गुमाउनेको सङ्ख्या बढेर ३९ जना पुगेको र नौ जना अझै बेपत्ता रहेको चीनको सरकारी मिडियाले जनाएको छ। चरम मौसम प्रकोपले यस हप्ता दक्षिणी र मध्य चीनमा विनाश गरेको छ भने गुआङ्सीमा भारी वर्षाका गम्भीर बाढी आएको जनाइएको छ। पछिल्लो समयमा बावी नाम दिएको आँधी पूर्वी []

The Watchers

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· Jun 27, 2026

Floods kill 3 in Taiwan and Japan as Mekkhala and Higos fuel heavy rain and landslides

Flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Mekkhala killed two people in Taiwan after nearly 1 m (3 ft) of rain inundated parts of the island on Friday, June 26, 2026.Meanwhile, one fatality was reported in Japan which remained on high alert for flooding and landslides as tropical moisture from Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos interacted with the seasonal Baiu rain front, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and widespread weather warnings. Source

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

China battered by extreme weather: Floods, tornadoes & landslides kills over 20, videos capture destruction

Torrential rain and tornadoes killed at least twenty people across China. Over 330 others sustained injuries from extreme weather events in several provinces. A landslide in Gansu Province buried thirty-three people, with twelve still missing. Record rainfall triggered severe flooding in Guangxi, affecting over 93,000 residents. President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts for rescue and disaster relief operations.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 5, 2026

Three killed in torrential rain in northeast China's Liaoning

Three killed in torrential rain in northeast China's Liaoning

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in ‌a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey building, trapping workers on the rooftop. The fire broke out at around noon local time (0400 GMT) in the city of Jinjiang in ​Fujian province at footwear []...Click to read more

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