Typhoon Maysak Death Toll Reaches 159 in China, Months After Landfall
A month after Typhoon Maysak, China has reported a death toll of 159 people with 10 still missing. The typhoon, which made landfall in China's southwestern Guangxi province in early July, caused historic rainfall and severe flooding, particularly impacting the…
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BEIJING – A month after Typhoon Maysak made landfall, Chinese authorities have reported a total of 159 fatalities, with 10 individuals still unaccounted for. The powerful typhoon struck China’s southwestern Guangxi province in early July, unleashing historic rainfall and triggering severe flooding across the region.
The devastating aftermath of the storm has been most acutely felt in the cities of Nanning and Guigang, where the impact of the unprecedented rainfall and subsequent flooding was particularly severe. The full extent of the damage and the final casualty count continue to be assessed following the natural disaster.
The typhoon’s passage through Guangxi province resulted in widespread destruction, disrupting lives and infrastructure. Official reports confirm the significant loss of life and the ongoing search for those still missing. Further details regarding the specific timeline of the reports or additional impacts beyond the death toll and missing persons were not immediately available.
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