Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

At least four have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 62,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

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Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

A reservoir wall broke in Nanning in China, sending out a torrent of water after rivers swelled from the passage of a typhoon. At least fourpeople have been killed by flooding due to Typhoon Maysak, while another 62,000 have been evacuated across the southern city, officials say. The emergency flood control response has been raised to its highest level.

President Xi Jinping has called for "all-out efforts" to rescue people affected by the floods across China. Authorities have warned that torrential rains will continue in the coming days.

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