Floods in south China’s Guangxi leave 39 dead, 9 reportedly missing: authorities

NANNING, July 9– Floods triggered by rounds of torrential rains have left 39 people dead and nine reportedly missing in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Thursday.

The death toll includes casualties resulting from a severe reservoir breach in the regional capital city of Nanning, according to a flood control and disaster relief press conference held at noon on Thursday.

However, officials noted that the death and missing tolls may overlap, as technical identification of some victims is still ongoing.