HENGZHOU — Flooding in southern China caused by Tropical Storm Maysak has resulted in 39 deaths and the evacuation of approximately 130,000 people across the Guangxi region. A partial collapse of a reservoir dam in Hengzhou sent water into the city, claiming 26 lives.

Nine people remained missing in the broader Guangxi region as of July 9. The storm brought record rainfall to Guangxi starting Saturday, July 4, breaching multiple reservoirs. The previously announced death toll on July 7 was six people.

Military rescue teams completed the evacuation of more than 10,000 students and teachers from a cluster of schools in Guigang city, located about 40 miles northeast of Hengzhou. A zoo in Guigang reported more than 100 animals missing, including two zebras, four porcupines, and dozens of tropical birds. Snakes reportedly escaped from a farm in Hengzhou.

Authorities in Hengzhou stocked up on antivenom and advised residents on how to respond if bitten by a snake. In Binyang county, situated about 50 miles northwest of Hengzhou, an animal shelter operator rescued about 200 cats and dozens of dogs.

Relief and rescue operations utilized drones and approximately 5,700 boats. Crews have been deployed in several towns in Hengzhou to clear mud and debris, and to disinfect areas. Road repairs are ongoing in Hengzhou, and electricity has been restored to more than 60,000 homes.

Nanning city, which has jurisdiction over Hengzhou, has Ding Wei as its vice mayor. Cumulative rainfall in some areas of southern Guangxi ranged from 4 to 16 inches, while hard-hit areas received more than 35 inches of rain.