Nanning, China—Floodwaters surged through villages in the Guangxi region on Wednesday after heavy rainfall caused multiple reservoir breaches. Officials confirmed that six people are dead and eleven others remain missing. The disaster follows days of relentless rain linked to the remnants of a tropical storm.

More than 130,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes across the region. Regional authorities described the flooding as exceptionally severe. Nearly forty rivers and waterways have overflowed their banks in the past forty-eight hours.

Emergency responders are currently using small boats to reach isolated pockets of the population. Rescuers from both government and social groups are working to drain urban areas. The influx of water was so rapid that many residents were unable to save basic possessions.

The integrity of older reservoir infrastructure is now under intense scrutiny by provincial officials. At least one major reservoir sustained a significant breach that sent waves into downstream communities. Damage to farmland and local businesses is widespread across sixty-three county-level regions.

Officials at a news conference highlighted that 341 reservoirs currently exceed safe water levels. They warned that the high saturation of the ground increases the risk of further landslides. Emergency teams are prioritizing structural checks on dams and key transport arteries.

Thousands of personnel, including militia units and fire services, are deployed in the flood zones. They are equipped with over five thousand rescue vessels to assist in the ongoing search. Water levels at dozens of stations have exceeded established warning marks.

The impact on local power grids and communication lines has disrupted the regional response. Teams are attempting to stabilize the electricity supply to hospitals and command centers. The sheer volume of water has made many primary roads impassable for heavy trucks.

Authorities remain on the highest level of alert as more rain is expected throughout the day. Officials continue to press for the relocation of anyone living in low-lying zones. The recovery of the missing persons is the current priority for the deployed units.