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Southern China reels from storm floods

The Rising Nepal

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July 9, 2026

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

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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

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,...

Hi China

· Jun 24, 2026

Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV

A sudden flash flood struck the mountains of Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, trapping an SUV in rushing water. In a tense rescue, local herders used ropes to create a human lifeline and helped those stranded reach safety. #EverydayHero

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...

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee

ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

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Related coverage for "Southern China reels from storm floods": ABC News — Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm. South China Morning Post — China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir. Hi China — Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV. Kuwait Times — Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears. Al Bawaba — Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee. Al Arabiya English — Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China