'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Typhoon Maysak has caused severe flooding and triggered rare tornadoes across parts of China, resulting in fatalities and widespread displacement. President Xi Jinping has ordered emergency rescue operations as the region braces for another incoming storm, Super Typhoon Bavi.
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Extreme weather events in densely populated regions highlight the increasing impact of climate volatility on infrastructure and public safety.
Figure caption, Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
The article provides a factual account of the disaster and government response based on reports from state media and local accounts.
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