Typhoon Maysak Devastates Construction Site in South-West China
A construction site in south-west China was inundated by flash floods triggered by Typhoon Maysak, according to state media footage released on July 6, 2026. The typhoon, which made landfall earlier this week, brought torrential rains that overwhelmed drainage systems and caused rivers to swell.
Workers Stranded and Equipment Damaged
Video footage showed workers stranded on elevated platforms as muddy water surged through the site, carrying debris and damaging heavy machinery. Emergency services were deployed to rescue at least 40 workers, with no fatalities reported so far. Local authorities confirmed that the construction project, part of a regional infrastructure development, has been temporarily halted.
Impact of Typhoon Maysak
Typhoon Maysak is one of the strongest storms to hit the region in recent years, with wind speeds exceeding 150 km/h. The storm has affected over 200,000 people across several provinces, destroying crops and damaging homes. The construction site flooding highlights the vulnerability of ongoing projects to extreme weather events, which scientists link to climate change.
