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

Hundreds of people were evacuated in China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region after heavy rains caused floodwater to breach a reservoir. The breaches and flooding were observed on Monday at multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou city and Binyang county. Chinese authorities have urged caution and initiated rescue and evacuation operations. The region is bracing for further adverse weather as Typhoon Maysak is expected to bring more rain. The statement regarding the breaches and flooding originated from Guangxi's capital, Nanning.