Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China

Typhoon Maysak, the first of the 2026 season to hit China, caused severe flooding in southern and central regions, leaving people stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas. Intense rainfall led to swollen rivers and broken dam walls, with reports of hundreds of snakes escaping flooded farms, posing additional dangers. The typhoon also contributed to two destructive tornadoes in central China. Authorities have reported at least 11 deaths and over 4,855 damaged houses. Separately, heavy rainfall in Mumbai, India, caused building collapses, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. A winter storm also impacted Tristan da Cunha with high winds, damaging buildings but causing no reported casualties.

Southern China's Guangxi region is recovering from widespread flooding and destruction caused by record rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak. As of Tuesday evening, six people were confirmed dead and 11 others missing, with 130,000 people evacuated. Residents faced dire conditions, including submerged homes, power outages, and lack of running water, with some still awaiting rescue. Heavy rains, with some areas receiving over 900 mm, are expected to continue. Separately, Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to impact southeastern China, and severe weather in Bangladesh and India has also resulted in fatalities.

Typhoon Maysak has caused widespread flooding and rare tornadoes across China. In Guangxi province, rapid flooding submerged homes, leaving tens of thousands displaced and struggling for food and rescue. At least four people have died in Guangxi due to the floods. Meanwhile, hundreds of kilometers away in Hubei province, thunderstorms triggered by the typhoon spawned at least two tornadoes, causing significant damage and injuries, with one man reportedly falling 12 stories. President Xi Jinping has ordered extensive rescue and relief operations. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change.

Typhoon Maysak's passage caused rivers to swell in Heng County, Nanning. This swelling led to the reservoir wall in the area breaking. The article states that the reservoir wall broke as a direct result of the increased river levels. No further details regarding casualties or the extent of the flooding are provided in the article content.