Southern China Faces Deadly Flooding as Massive Typhoon Approaches
WHO:
ABC News - Ding Wei, vice mayor of Nanning city
ABC News - Authorities in southern China
ABC News - Rescue teams
ABC News - Animal shelter operator in Binyang county
WHAT:
Bloomberg Markets - A massive typhoon, Bavi, is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades, with a width of 1,000 km.
ABC News - The death toll from Tropical Storm Maysak has increased to 39, with 26 of those deaths occurring in Hengzhou.
CNN - Over 16,000 pigs have been washed away by the flood, with heavy machinery used to recover them from the water.
ABC News - A second storm, Typhoon Bavi, is forecast to pass just north of Taiwan and make landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian province on Saturday.
ABC News - Rescue teams are still bringing out more than 10,000 trapped students and teachers from schools in Guigang city.
CNN - A civilian snake-catching team in Hengzhou has captured a total of 2,000-3,000 snakes in two days, which is higher than earlier estimates.
CNN - The privately owned Guigang Zoo reported that more than 100 animals are missing, including two zebras, one humpback ox, three miniature horses, and two donkeys.
CNN - Around 900 snakes, many of them venomous, are on the loose in Hengzhou after flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak.
CNN - One woman died after being bitten by a snake, suspected to be a cobra, during the flooding.
CNN - A civilian snake-catching team in Hengzhou has captured 2,000-3,000 snakes in two days.
CNN - Over 16,000 pigs have been washed away by the flood, with heavy machinery used to recover them from the water.
Bloomberg Markets - China is facing more torrential rain and flooding from a massive typhoon tracking toward the country’s east coast, following recent severe storms that led to deaths and crop damage.
ABC News - Ding Wei stated that the floodwaters are receding but more rain is expected in some areas in the next two days.
ABC News - The previously announced death toll on Tuesday was six people.
ABC News - A second storm, Typhoon Bavi, is at sea and forecast to make landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian province on Saturday.
ABC News - More than 100 animals are missing from a zoo in Guigang, including two zebras, four porcupines, and dozens of tropical birds.
ABC News - An animal shelter operator in Binyang county struggled to rescue about 200 cats and dozens of dogs.
ABC News - 39 people have died in flooding due to heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.
ABC News - 26 of the deaths occurred in Hengzhou due to the partial collapse of a reservoir dam.
ABC News - Nine people are reported missing in the Guangxi region.
ABC News - Tropical Storm Maysak caused record rainfall, breaching reservoirs and stranding people.
ABC News - Cumulative rainfall in some areas reached 10 to 40 centimeters (4 to 16 inches) and over 90 centimeters (35 inches) in hard-hit areas.
ABC News - More than 10,000 students and teachers were trapped in schools in Guigang city.
ABC News - More than 100 animals are missing from a zoo in Guigang.
ABC News - About 130,000 people have been evacuated.
ABC News - Electricity has been restored to more than 60,000 homes.
WHERE:
ABC News - Southern China
ABC News - Hengzhou
ABC News - Guangxi region
ABC News - Guigang city
ABC News - Binyang county
ABC News - Taiwan
ABC News - Zhejiang or Fujian province
WHEN:
ABC News - Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall on Saturday.
WHY:
Bloomberg Markets - The flooding is a result of torrential rain from a massive typhoon tracking toward China's east coast.
HOW:
CNN - Local hospitals reported having sufficient antivenom serum stocks to handle the snakebite crisis, provided victims receive it in time.
ABC News - Crews are deployed to clear mud and debris and disinfect several towns in Hengzhou, with road repairs ongoing.
CNN - Local hospitals reported having sufficient antivenom serum stocks to handle the snakebite crisis, provided victims receive it in time.
ABC News - Crews have been deployed to clear mud and debris and disinfect several towns in Hengzhou.
ABC News - Drones and some 5,700 boats have been used in a massive relief and rescue operation to reach people trapped by the waters.
ABC News - Drones and approximately 5,700 boats are being used in the relief and rescue operation.
ABC News - Crews are deployed to clear mud and debris and disinfect several towns in Hengzhou.
(UPDATED July 10, 2026 11:52 UTC)
A massive typhoon named Bavi is expected to be one of the strongest storms in decades, stretching an impressive 1,000 kilometers wide. Meanwhile, the death toll from Tropical Storm Maysak has tragically risen to 39, with 26 of those fatalities occurring in Hengzhou, and over 16,000 pigs have been swept away by the flooding, prompting the use of heavy machinery for recovery efforts. On a more positive note, local hospitals have confirmed they have enough antivenom serum to manage the ongoing snakebite crisis, as long as victims receive treatment in a timely manner.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 08:06 UTC)
Typhoon Bavi is expected to pass just north of Taiwan and make landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian province on Saturday. In Guigang city, rescue teams are working tirelessly to bring out over 10,000 trapped students and teachers from schools, while crews are also clearing mud and debris in Hengzhou and disinfecting several towns. Meanwhile, a civilian snake-catching team in Hengzhou has captured between 2,000 and 3,000 snakes in just two days, and the Guigang Zoo has reported that more than 100 animals are missing, including two zebras and three miniature horses.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 04:17 UTC)
In Hengzhou, around 900 snakes, many of them venomous, are currently on the loose following severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak, leading to a tragic incident where a woman died after being bitten by a suspected cobra. A civilian snake-catching team has been working tirelessly, managing to capture between 2,000 and 3,000 snakes in just two days, while over 16,000 pigs have been washed away, prompting the use of heavy machinery for recovery efforts. Fortunately, local hospitals have reported having enough antivenom serum to treat snakebite victims, as long as they receive it in a timely manner.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 22:23 UTC)
China is bracing for more torrential rain and flooding as a massive typhoon approaches its east coast, following recent severe storms that have already caused deaths and significant crop damage. While floodwaters are receding in some areas, officials like Ding Wei warn that more rain is expected in the next two days. In response to the crisis, crews have been deployed to clear mud and debris and disinfect several towns in Hengzhou.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 15:58 UTC)
The death toll from the recent disaster has risen to six people, as rescue efforts continue amidst the chaos. A second storm, Typhoon Bavi, is currently at sea and is expected to make landfall in either Zhejiang or Fujian province on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Guigang, more than 100 animals, including two zebras and four porcupines, are reported missing from a zoo, while an animal shelter operator in Binyang county is working to rescue about 200 cats and dozens of dogs, utilizing drones and around 5,700 boats in the massive relief operation.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 12:51 UTC)
In southern China, heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Maysak has led to devastating flooding, resulting in 39 confirmed deaths, with 26 of those occurring in Hengzhou due to a partial dam collapse. Rescue teams, including drones and around 5,700 boats, are actively working to locate nine missing individuals in the Guangxi region, while more than 130,000 people have been evacuated and over 10,000 students and teachers remain trapped in schools in Guigang city. Authorities are also addressing the aftermath by deploying crews to clear mud and debris and restore electricity to more than 60,000 homes, as Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall on Saturday.