Liulan Reservoir
Coverage of Liulan Reservoir in the Nexus archive.
- China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak
The Chinese government has sought public assistance to investigate the collapse of the Liulan Reservoir in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which occurred on July 6 and caused heavy casualties. Submissions via a dedicated hotline or written reports are accepted until August 15.
- Translation: Euphemism and Censorship Surround Guangxi Flooding, Dam Breach News
Back-to-back typhoons caused severe flooding and a dam breach in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, resulting in significant deaths and evacuations. Censored articles criticize inadequate flood response, historical dam failures, and the use of euphemisms in official reporting.
- Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
The death toll from floods in China's Guangxi region has reached 39, with nine missing, as cleanup efforts continue. A dam breach at Liulan Reservoir caused 26 deaths, and another reservoir near Gantang collapsed. Residents in Gantang and Dutian are cleaning up flood-damaged homes, while rescue teams deploy drones to deliver supplies.