Tropical Storm Maysak has killed 39 people in southern China, with most deaths linked to the collapse of a reservoir dam near Nanning. The storm brought record rainfall, breaching reservoirs and stranding residents for days. Nine people remain missing in the broader Guangxi region. Meanwhile, hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped a breeding farm in Hengzhou after flooding, prompting authorities to stock antivenom and advise residents on snake encounters. At least one villager was bitten and received medical treatment.
Typhoon Bavi, currently at sea, is forecast to pass north of Taiwan, bringing heavy rain to the island before making landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian province by Saturday. The storms have caused widespread flooding, with 130,000 people evacuated and rescue operations ongoing. Drones and boats are being used to reach trapped residents, while cleanup efforts focus on clearing mud and debris in affected areas.
In Liulan, where a reservoir dam collapsed, floodwaters have receded, but streets remain muddy. Residents expressed helplessness but gratitude for relief efforts. The national meteorological center reported cumulative rainfall of 10 to 40 centimeters (4 to 16 inches) in some areas, with over 90 centimeters (35 inches) in the hardest-hit zones. Road repairs and electricity restoration are underway, with over 60,000 homes already reconnected.