Deadly Floods in Northern China
Northern China is grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have claimed at least five lives. According to reports from the state-run Xinhua News Agency, two villagers died in the eastern part of the Inner Mongolia region on Saturday evening after being caught in a flash flood while managing cattle. Three additional fatalities were recorded in the neighboring Liaoning province, specifically in Fushun city.
Fushun experienced intense rainfall, with some areas recording up to 32.9 centimeters (13 inches) of precipitation in a few hours. The deluge transformed city streets into lakes, necessitating the relocation of approximately 3,600 residents to safer ground.
Tropical Storm Maysak Impacts South
Simultaneously, southern China and northern Vietnam are dealing with the impact of Tropical Storm Maysak. After moving across Hainan island, the storm made landfall in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province with winds reaching 101 kilometers (63 miles) per hour before tracking into China’s Guangxi region.
In the city of Fangchenggang, located on the border with Vietnam, rising rivers caused severe flooding, with footage from CCTV showing vehicles submerged up to their roofs. Local residents have described the event as the most significant flooding in two decades, prompting emergency rescue operations using inflatable boats. In Vietnam, the town of Mong Cai reported extensive damage, including downed trees and destroyed metal roofing, as recovery crews work to clear debris from major transport routes.