Multiple dams break in China after typhoon rains, thousands run for life

Typhoon Maysak hit southern China with heavy rain.

Liulan Reservoir dam in Hengzhou broke in two places.

50 meter gap in dam let big flood out.

Other reservoirs in Nanning area also overflow or breach.

About 55 thousand people affected in Nanning alone.

Hundreds or thousands evacuate to higher ground.

Two people dead from floods.

Firefighters use boats and drones for rescue.

Many villages under water power and communication cut.

Aging infrastructure and heavy rain blamed.

SCMP on dam collapse and evacuations: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359586/china-dam-collapse-hundreds-evacuated-after-typhoon-rains-breach-guangxi-reservoir
Guardian on typhoon deaths and breaches: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/06/typhoon-maysak-kills-two-and-forces-thousands-to-evacuate-in-china

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