Guangxi
Coverage of Guangxi in the Nexus archive.
- Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools
Typhoon Bavi is moving toward China's east coast, prompting school closures in Taipei and flight cancellations. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang province as the storm weakens from supertyphoon strength. Previous storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak and severe thunderstorms, have caused at least 50 deaths in China.
- Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China
Typhoon Maysak, the first landfalling typhoon of China's 2026 season, caused severe flooding in Guangxi and central regions, stranding residents on rooftops and resulting in 11 deaths. Flooding led to escaped snakes, including cobras, from breeding farms, while the typhoon also contributed to two tornadoes forming due to colliding warm and cold air masses.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.
- China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism
Severe floods in Guangxi province caused by Typhoon Maysak killed 39 and left nine missing, with aging infrastructure exacerbating the crisis. China's 15th five-year 'Beautiful China' plan outlines climate targets, including reducing carbon emissions and controlling coal use. Extreme weather events, including tornadoes and 50°C heatwaves, highlight increasing climate risks as China warms faster than the global average.
- Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding in southern China caused by Tropical Storm Maysak killed 39 people, with 26 deaths in Hengzhou due to a reservoir dam collapse. Ding Wei, the vice mayor of Nanning city, reported nine missing in Guangxi, while Typhoon Bavi approaches the east coast and Taiwan.
- Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China killed 39 people, including 26 in Hengzhou after a reservoir dam partially collapsed. Typhoon Bavi is expected to impact Taiwan and China's east coast, while rescue operations continue for over 130,000 evacuated residents and stranded animals.
- Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak kills 39 in southern China
Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China has killed 39 people. Approximately 130,000 residents were evacuated from the Guangxi region, and thousands of rescuers have been deployed.
- Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding in southern China caused by Tropical Storm Maysak has killed 39 people, with 26 deaths from a dam breach in Nanning. Over 130,000 people were evacuated, and rescue operations involving drones and thousands of boats are ongoing.
- Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China has killed 39 people, with 26 deaths linked to a dam breach in Nanning. Rescue operations involving drones and thousands of boats are underway as 130,000 people have been evacuated. Heavy rainfall and reservoir breaches have led to ongoing recovery efforts in affected areas.
- A southern Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm
A southern Chinese region, particularly Guangxi, is experiencing severe flooding and destruction from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak, resulting in six deaths, 11 missing people, and the evacuation of 130,000 residents. Families are stranded in rising water without power or clean water, while snakes displaced by floods have caused injuries in Hengzhou city. Heavy rains, with some areas recording over 900 mm, continue to impact the region, and Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit southeastern China soon.
- 17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated
17 people were killed and over 130,000 evacuated due to deadly storms and flooding in China, with Guangxi and Hubei provinces among the hardest-hit regions. Damaged infrastructure, overflowing rivers, and tornadoes contributed to the crisis, while President Xi Jinping called for intensified rescue efforts.
- Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead
At least 11 people were killed and over 330 injured in central China after tornadoes and severe storms hit Hubei province. A rare EF2 tornado damaged buildings in Huanggang city, while Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding in Guangxi, displacing thousands and leading to four additional deaths.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China’s north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China killed five people, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning's Fushun. Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding and damage in southern China's Guangxi and Vietnam, with rivers overflowing and rescuers using boats to reach trapped residents.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China’s north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China killed five people, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning. Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding in southern China's Guangxi and Vietnam, with rivers overflowing, cars submerged, and trees uprooted.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China caused five deaths in Inner Mongolia and Liaoning provinces, while Tropical Storm Maysak triggered flooding and damage in southern China and Vietnam. The storm submerged cars, displaced residents, and led to rescue operations in Guangxi and Vietnam.
- China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric
Central and eastern China experienced record rainfall, killing at least 25 people and prompting 280m yuan in government aid. Heavy rains linked to global warming and El Niño affected 20 provinces, with 500 weather stations recording historic levels. China criticized EU trade measures targeting its clean-energy industries, while EU debates policies to reduce reliance on Chinese goods.
- China’s vast new canal link to Southeast Asia set to open earlier than expected
China's Pinglu Canal, a 134km waterway project connecting Nanning to the Gulf of Tonkin, is entering final construction phases and expected to begin trial operations as early as September 2024. This landmark infrastructure project aims to link China's interior regions to the free-trade port of Hainan, representing the country's most ambitious waterway initiative in centuries.
- A strong quake in south China kills 2 and triggers evacuation of 7,000
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region, killing two people and toppling buildings. The quake triggered the evacuation of 7,000 people. The affected region is located in southern China.
- A strong quake in south China kills 2 and triggers evacuation of 7,000
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region, killing two people and injuring four others, with over 7,000 residents evacuated from Liuzhou city. The quake also toppled buildings and triggered landslides that blocked roads to the area. Search operations for missing residents were completed after a 91-year-old man was found alive.
- Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears
Southern China is experiencing torrential rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in provinces like Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian, prompting government agencies to emphasize flood prevention measures. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management are coordinating emergency responses to mitigate flooding risks.