Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China

Typhoon Maysak, the first to hit China this season, has caused widespread destruction, resulting in eleven reported deaths and leaving many people stranded on rooftops in Nanning and its surrounding areas. The Guangxi region faced unprecedented rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 280mm in just 12 hours, leading to collapsed buildings and overflowing rivers. This disaster underscores the urgent need for improved infrastructure and emergency preparedness in the region to mitigate the impact of such natural calamities.