At least two people have died and tens of thousands have been affected after severe flooding hit Nanning following the passage of Typhoon Maysak, prompting authorities to raise the city’s flood emergency response to its highest level.
The flooding has impacted approximately 55,000 residents in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, as days of intense rainfall caused rivers and reservoirs to swell beyond capacity. Local authorities reported that water levels at three reservoirs had either overflowed or breached containment measures, increasing the risk of further inundation.
Deputy Mayor Wei Jiang stated that “extremely heavy rain” continues to pose a threat, with conditions expected to worsen and complicate ongoing rescue and response operations. Emergency services have been mobilized across affected districts, with efforts focused on evacuations, infrastructure protection, and flood control.
In nearby Guigang, located about 270 kilometers from Nanning, floodwaters transformed major roads into deep channels, submerging vehicles and forcing traffic disruptions. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, water levels at the Guigang Hydrological Station rose to 42 meters by midday, signaling critical flood conditions.
Further south in Fangchenggang, strong currents swept vehicles through flooded streets. Footage circulating on social media showed residents struggling to secure property as rapidly rising water levels reached vehicle steering heights in some areas.
The flooding follows Typhoon Maysak’s landfall in Hainan before moving inland after a second landfall in Vietnam. The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds across affected regions, damaging infrastructure and increasing flood risks along its path.
Authorities are also monitoring the approach of Super Typhoon Bavi, which is currently moving across the Pacific Ocean toward eastern China. Meteorological agencies have warned that Bavi could bring additional heavy rain and strong winds to eastern regions later in the week, potentially worsening already critical conditions.
Rainfall is expected to continue across Guangxi and neighboring provinces including Guizhou and Hunan, areas with a combined population exceeding 150 million. Authorities have issued alerts and are preparing for extended emergency response measures.
In response to the disaster, China’s central government has allocated 100 million yuan in relief funding for Guangxi, with an additional 160 million yuan distributed across multiple regions to support flood control, evacuation, and recovery efforts.
Emergency teams remain on high alert as officials continue to monitor weather developments and water levels across affected areas.