China upgrades flood emergency response for Guangxi to Level II

China has upgraded its flood-control emergency response for Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Level II, with capital Nanning raising its own response to Level I – the highest tier – after reservoirs in Hengzhou experienced overtopping and dam breaches amid heavy rainfall from Typhoon Maysak. 

The Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) has coordinated with multiple agencies, including the China Meteorological Administration and the ministries of Water Resources, Natural Resources, Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and Transport. National-level emergency command operations have been activated.

At Guangxi authorities' request, the MEM deployed two Wing Loong UAVs for emergency communications and, together with the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, allocated relief supplies.

A total of 1,372 fire and rescue personnel, 270 vehicles and 140 boats have been dispatched, along with 350 specialized rescuers.

The National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) from the central budget to rebuild damaged infrastructure, including roads, water conservancy facilities, schools and hospitals, to help restore normal life.

Parts of Guangxi have been hit by severe rainstorms and floods, causing casualties and property losses.

(With input from Xinhua)