Death toll from south China floods jumps to 159
Typhoon Maysak brought torrential rain and severe flooding to Guangxi as it swept across southern China in July.
A death toll of 159 has emerged in the aftermath of devastating floods in southern China, according to state media. The figures were released on Friday, with ten people still unaccounted for, states CCTV. The disaster was caused by Typhoon Maysak, which hit the region in July and brought torrential rainfall and severe flooding. Initially, 39 people were reported dead in Guangxi, but the death toll has now risen to 159.
CCTV did not disclose the reason behind the delayed announcement of the updated death toll. The disaster has affected over 1.65 million people in Nanning and Guigang, the two cities hardest hit. Both areas have now entered the recovery and reconstruction phase. Out of the 26 deaths reported in July, it was revealed that they were linked to a dam breach at Guangxi's Liulan Reservoir.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Death toll from south China floods jumps to 159 freemalaysiatoday.com
- South China floods death toll jumps to 159 with 10 still missing malaymail.com
