Typhoon Maysak, the first to make landfall in China in the 2026 season, has caused devastating flooding across southern and central regions, killing at least 11 people and stranding residents on rooftops, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- At least 11 people are reported dead following Typhoon Maysak, according to the Guardian.
- Guangxi received up to 280mm of rain in 12 hours, causing rivers to swell and dam walls to break.
- Flooding in Nanning left many people stranded on rooftops by Monday morning.
- Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped from flooded breeding farms, local media reported.
- Maysak contributed to two tornados in central China on Monday evening.
Typhoon Maysak, the first typhoon to make landfall in China during the 2026 season, has caused devastating damage across the country’s southern and central regions, according to the Guardian.
The Guangxi region was hit with intense downpours of up to 280mm in 12 hours, causing rivers to swell and dam walls to break. By Monday morning, flooding across the city of Nanning and surrounding areas had left many people stranded on rooftops.
The flood waters have posed an additional threat because of the presence of wild and farmed snakes in China. On Thursday, local media reported that hundreds of snakes, including cobras, had escaped from flooded breeding farms.
The typhoon also aided the development of two destructive tornados that swept across central China later on Monday evening. According to the Guardian, this occurred when warm air from the south, brought up by Typhoon Maysak, collided with cold air in the north.
Separately, the Guardian’s weather tracker reported that buildings collapsed in Mumbai amid heavy rain.
At least 11 people have been reported dead as a result of the flooding and its associated dangers, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Typhoon Maysak illustrates how flooding in densely populated regions can trigger secondary hazards such as escaped snakes and tornados, complicating the response for affected communities and authorities.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in Typhoon Maysak?
At least 11 people have been reported dead, according to the Guardian.
Why are snakes a danger during the flooding?
Local media reported that hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped from flooded breeding farms, posing an additional threat to people in flood-affected areas.
How did the typhoon cause tornados?
Typhoon Maysak brought warm air up from the south, which collided with cold air in the north, aiding the development of two destructive tornados across central China on Monday evening.
Timeline
- Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China
The Guardian World: Eleven reported dead as flooding also brings danger of snakes, while buildings collapse in Mumbai amid heavy rain As the first typhoon to make landfall in China for the 2026 season, Maysak has caused devastating damage in southern and central regions. The Guangxi region received