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China dam collapses, cross-border railway halted as Typhoon Maysak slams Guangxi
South China Morning Post • • world
Key Points:
- Heavy rain in southern China caused floodwater to breach the Liulan Reservoir dam in Hengzhou, creating a 50-meter gap in the structure.
- The dam collapse sent a large volume of water rushing downstream, threatening other reservoirs in the region.
- Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground as authorities established rescue and evacuation teams.
- Officials warned people to avoid affected areas, rivers, and low-lying regions to ensure safety.
