China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
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A reservoir in Guangxi, China, breached due to heavy rain from Typhoon Maysak, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people. Authorities have urged caution and are conducting rescue operations. Multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou and Binyang county have been affected, and further bad weather is expected.
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Breaches and flooding were spotted at multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou and Binyang county in Guangxi.
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Heavy rain was influenced by Typhoon Maysak.
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Loaded language removedFloodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese authorities urged caution and called for rescue and evacuation, with bad weather predicted to continue under the influence of Typhoon Maysak.
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Heavy rain was influenced by Typhoon Maysak.
OpinionBad weather is predicted to continue.
PredictionFloodwater breached a reservoir in southern China.
South China Morning PostHundreds of people were evacuated in the area.
South China Morning PostBreaches and flooding were spotted at multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou and Binyang county in Guangxi.
South China Morning PostChinese authorities urged caution and called for rescue and evacuation.
South China Morning Post