Beijing, China — Torrential rains associated with Typhoon No. 10, known by the Asian name May Sark, have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and severe weather across several regions of China, resulting in significant loss of life, extensive property damage, and the displacement of tens of thousands of residents.
In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, some of the worst flooding has been reported in Guigang and Yangzhou, where relentless rainfall inundated communities, submerged roads, and disrupted transportation. Local reports said parts of Yangzhou recorded more than 713 millimeters of rainfall within 24 hours, leading to severe flooding and the reported failure of a dam. Authorities described the event as one of the region’s most serious flood disasters in decades. Preliminary reports indicated at least six people were killed, eight remain missing, and approximately 130,000 residents have been affected.
In neighboring Nanning, torrential rains caused flooding and breaches at several reservoirs, leaving two people dead and affecting an estimated 55,000 residents, according to local authorities.
Hubei Province also suffered extensive damage as powerful thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall swept across the region. Officials reported 11 fatalities, 331 injuries, and one person missing, while more than 4,800 buildings sustained damage.
Meanwhile, in Gansu Province, heavy rain triggered a landslide that reportedly claimed the lives of five people, highlighting the widespread impact of the severe weather beyond southern China.
Emergency response operations have continued around the clock across affected regions. Rescue teams, armed police units, firefighters, and volunteers have been deployed to evacuate stranded residents, deliver emergency supplies, and assist with recovery efforts.
One of the largest rescue operations involved the evacuation of teachers and students trapped by rising floodwaters in Guangxi. Authorities deployed a large motorized floating pontoon bridge to move thousands of people to safety. Videos circulating online showed rescued teachers and students singing together after reaching safety.
The flooding has also created secondary hazards. Local reports indicated that rising waters allowed hundreds of snakes, including venomous cobras, to escape from snake breeding facilities, prompting authorities to warn residents to remain vigilant in flooded areas.
Authorities continue to monitor water levels and weather conditions as additional rainfall is forecast. Emergency management agencies have urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow evacuation orders and avoid floodwaters while rescue and recovery operations continue.