Guangxi Floods Kill at Least 39; Dutan Village Reports No Casualties
In early July 2026 heavy rain triggered the overflow and breach of several reservoirs, including Liulan and Yunbiao, across China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The flooding devastated villages, destroyed homes and cut off roads, prompting massive rescue operations.
Chinese authorities reported 39 deaths and nine missing people in the province as of July 9. Some unofficial sources claim the death toll could be far higher, citing rumors of thousands of fatalities, but these figures remain unverified.
In Dutan Village (独田村) of Hengzhou, residents suffered no casualties. Villagers say they evacuated after a shared dream warning and attribute their survival to the local Land God. The village’s shrine survived the flood largely intact and has become a focal point for gratitude.
Volunteer rescuers described survivors in the hardest‑hit Yabi Village of Yunbiao Township living for days on rainwater and tree leaves after roads and bridges were washed away. About 28 people were reported missing there, out of roughly 73 households. Aid delivery has been hindered by destroyed infrastructure, though drones and fireboats have been deployed to bring supplies and evacuate residents.
Entities: Chinese authorities · Dutan Village · Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · Liulan Reservoir · Yabi Village
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 28 people were reported missing in Yabi Village, which has about 73 households.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Unverified claims circulated alleging a death toll of up to 17,000 in Hengzhou and a government cover‑up.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Survivors in Yabi Village subsisted on rainwater and tree leaves for several days after roads were washed away.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volunteers expressed concerns about shortages of supplies and the distribution of public donations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dutan Village in Hengzhou reported zero casualties despite severe flooding.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain in early July 2026 caused multiple reservoir overflows and breaches in Guangxi, including Liulan and Yunbiao reservoirs. (e7078375-020f-4972-90e6-c762b827a7f0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Relief efforts in Dutan Village included drone deliveries and fire‑boat evacuations.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Official Chinese authorities reported 39 deaths and nine missing in Guangxi as of July 9, 2026.