Typhoon Maysak's devastating trail has left two people dead in southern China, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes as widespread flooding continues to wreak havoc on the Guangxi region. This latest bout of extreme weather comes hot on the heels of Super Typhoon Bavi, which is predicted to bring further turmoil to eastern China from Thursday.
The impact of Maysak's second landfall in China, after its initial foray into Vietnam, has been particularly pronounced in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi province. Here, at least three reservoirs have breached or are on the verge of overflowing, prompting an urgent evacuation order for approximately 48,000 residents. Wei Jiang, deputy mayor of Nanning, confirmed that the city's water levels were rising rapidly, with conditions likely to worsen in the face of forecasted 'extremely heavy rain'.
Government authorities have responded by elevating the flood control emergency response to its highest level, as rescue efforts are hindered by treacherous weather conditions. Footage from Fangchenggang reveals the shocking scale of destruction, with a small car being swept away and people struggling to stay upright in strong currents. Maysak's initial landfall on China's Hainan island province was its first tropical cyclone to reach the mainland this year.
With Super Typhoon Bavi closing in, meteorologists warn that heavy rainfall is likely to inundate Guangxi, Guizhou, and Hunan provinces over the coming days. This trio of regions boasts a staggering population of over 150 million people, underscoring the enormity of this disaster. Furthermore, China's weather services have issued an alert for Bavi's impending arrival in eastern China, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain from Thursday.