Typhoon Maysak Floods Burst Dam Wall in China: Fatalities Reported

Typhoon Maysak, the first typhoon to make landfall in China this year, has triggered devastating floods in Guangxi province. In Nanning, a reservoir wall broke, unleashing a torrent of water. At least two people have died, and 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi region, according to officials.

The province's emergency flood control response has been raised to the highest level. Authorities warn that heavy rains will continue in Guangxi and several neighboring provinces in the coming days. Maysak is the first typhoon to hit China this year, causing widespread damage and disruption.