China’s flood disaster has resulted in the loss of 159 lives in Guangxi, with 10 individuals still unaccounted for

Flooding in China’s Guangxi region has resulted in the deaths of 159 individuals, while 10 others remain unaccounted for as rescue efforts persist in the impacted areas.

China’s Guangxi region has reported 159 fatalities, with 10 individuals still unaccounted for after intense flooding resulted from extended heavy rainfall in early July, according to a report from the state-run Xinhua news agency on Friday.

The typhoon caused unusual and prolonged heavy rainfall in the area, which led to extensive flooding and breaches at multiple reservoirs, according to local authorities cited by Xinhua.

At least 107 individuals lost their lives due to breaches at reservoirs, and over 1.6 million people were impacted by disasters in the two cities that were hit the hardest.

Over 320,000 residents were moved or evacuated as flooding caused significant disruptions to communities and damaged infrastructure throughout the region.

Authorities announced that Guangxi has commenced a phase of recovery and reconstruction following the disaster, concentrating on the restoration of damaged infrastructure and the support of impacted communities.

In July, China experienced the impact of three typhoons—Maysak, Bavi, and Noul—resulting in significant disruption and damage in various regions.

Throughout China, natural disasters in the month resulted in 318 fatalities or individuals reported missing, alongside direct economic losses amounting to 57.15 billion yuan ($8.5 billion), as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Management.