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China reservoir breaches force hundreds to evacuate amid Typhoon Maysak

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Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Maysak caused breaches at the Liulan Reservoir in China's Guangxi region, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The breaches created a significant gap in the dam, releasing a torrent of water downstream and prompting authorities to issue a top flood alert and initiate rescue operations. The region is bracing for continued bad weather as the typhoon is expected to persist. AI

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China reservoir breaches force hundreds to evacuate amid Typhoon Maysak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir

    Floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese authorities urged caution and ordered rescue and evacuation operations, with Typhoon Maysak expected to bri…

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