China-Guangxi/Flood Control
China-Guangxi/Flood Control
Dateline : July 7-8, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 1'57
Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China - July 7, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Yujiang River
2. Various of surveillance facilities monitoring water level of Yujiang River, screen showing water level
Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China - July 7-8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of flood water
4. Vehicles moving at night
5. Soldiers gathering for flood control
6. Various of soldiers patrolling at night
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Dai Jinkui, officer, brigade of PLA Southern Theater Command (starting with shot 6/ending with shot 8):
"Due to continuous heavy rainfall, the earthen embankments have been soaked, making them highly prone to risks such as seepage, piping, landslides, and cracks in the dike body. We are now dividing the embankments into different zones and patrolling along them constantly, intensifying inspections and investigations to ensure that any potential hazards are detected and addressed immediately."
8. Various of soldiers moving sandbags, strengthening embankments
Local authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have intensified flood control efforts along the Yujiang River, deploying personnel to patrol embankments, reinforce dikes, and closely monitor water levels.
Torrential rains brought by Typhoon Maysak have triggered severe flooding across Guangxi. As of Tuesday evening, six people had been killed and 11 others remained missing.
By 19:30 on Tuesday, water levels at the Guigang section of the Yujiang River had risen 5.68 meters above the warning level, according to the local hydrology center.
To ensure safety, all vessels have returned to harbor and anchored, while hydrology stations continue to monitor water levels around the clock.
On Tuesday night, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command deployed 500 officers and soldiers to conduct night patrols along the south bank of the Yujiang River in Guigang City. The troops worked to reinforce embankments and prepare for potential flooding.
Throughout the night, they inspected dikes, strengthened weak sections, and checked key areas to identify and eliminate hazards.
"Due to continuous heavy rainfall, the earthen embankments have been soaked, making them highly prone to risks such as seepage, piping, landslides, and cracks in the dike body. We are now dividing the embankments into different zones and patrolling along them constantly, intensifying inspections and investigations to ensure that any potential hazards are detected and addressed immediately," said Dai Jinkui, officer of a brigade of PLA Southern Theater Command.
On Tuesday, both Guangxi and neighboring Guangdong Province upgraded their flood-control emergency response to the highest level.
ID : 8488396
Published : 2026-07-08 15:02
Last Modified : 2026-07-08 15:07:36
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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