- Typhoon Narra lingered over the Beibu Gulf for several days, dumping heavy rain on Guangxi, Hainan, and Guangdong.
- Flooding intensified on Tuesday across southern China, submerging homes and shops and forcing thousands to relocate.
- In Chongzuo, authorities evacuated more than 15,000 people after water levels surpassed a record high set in 2008.
- Rising floodwaters prompted China to relocate a total of 54,000 people in Guangxi, according to state television.
- On Monday, Chongzuo authorities ordered all businesses and tourist operations to cease and urged evacuated residents not to return to high-risk areas.
- Heavy rain is expected to persist across parts of Vietnam and southern China through Wednesday, with Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian forecast to receive torrential rain, according to state media.
Typhoon Narra has wreaked havoc in southern China, particularly in Guangxi, where over 54,000 people have been relocated due to severe flooding. The torrential rains have submerged homes and businesses, with authorities in Chongzuo evacuating more than 15,000 residents as water levels reached record highs.1346
Rescue operations are underway, with teams deploying a powered pontoon bridge to navigate the flooded areas. An aerial view captured on August 24, 2026, shows the bridge in action in Beijiang Township, Ningming County, where heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption.
The flooding has been exacerbated by Narra's lingering presence over the Beibu Gulf, leading to continuous downpours across Guangxi, Hainan, and Guangdong. Authorities have warned that heavy rain is expected to persist through Wednesday, raising concerns about further flooding and damage.
In Chongzuo, the situation is dire, with river water overflowing into the city, reaching rooftops and power lines. A notice from local authorities has ordered all businesses and tourist operations to cease, urging residents to stay away from high-risk areas.
As the region braces for more storms, the impact of Typhoon Narra continues to unfold, highlighting the vulnerability of southern China to extreme weather events.
“In Chongzuo, water levels surpassed a 2008 record, prompting evacuation of over 15,000 people, while Guangxi relocated 54,000 total. Heavy rain is forecast to persist through Wednesday across Vietnam and southern China, with another storm system heading toward Japan and Taiwan.”
