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Dam Breach at Liulan Reservoir Evacuates Over 300 in Guangxi
Floodwater from a collapsed dam in Hengzhou prompted evacuations of more than 300 people on Monday. Multiple reservoirs in Guangxi faced breaches amid heavy rain tied to Typhoon Maysak. No casualties have been reported.
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South China Morning Post reported that floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China on or before July 6, 2026, after heavy rain pounded the region and led to the evacuation of hundreds. Two sections of the dam at Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou gave way at about 11 a.m. on Monday, creating a 50-metre gap and sending torrents downstream, according to China Business Network.
Breaches and flooding were also spotted at multiple reservoirs in Hengzhou city and Binyang county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. More than 300 people evacuated to higher ground from the area around Liulan Reservoir, staff there told media. There had been no reports of casualties as of the time of reporting.
Chinese authorities urged caution and called for rescue and evacuation operations. Bad weather is predicted to continue under the influence of Typhoon Maysak.
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