As of July 9, 2026, emergency response operations across Guangxi have successfully evacuated tens of thousands of residents following severe flooding. Coordinated efforts by military, emergency, and local rescue teams in Guigang, Hengzhou, and Wuzhou have focused on personnel relocation, infrastructure repair, and flood defense, according to official reports.
Guigang: Large-Scale Evacuation and Infrastructure Repair
Beyond the education park, approximately 30,000 students were successfully relocated, with many provided transit to the Guigang Station via a "station-train linkage" mechanism coordinated by station master Yu Yongjun.
Despite the successful evacuations, the city continues to face significant challenges. As of 6:00 p.m. on July 9, 15 rivers and 17 hydrological stations in Guigang reported water levels exceeding warning marks. In Sanli Town, Tangtang District, telecommunications infrastructure sustained damage. A repair team led by China Telecom’s Deng Yucong worked to restore fiber optic cables and power supply to local flood control headquarters while navigating waist-deep floodwaters. To date, a total of 115,200 residents have been evacuated across the city through the combined efforts of thousands of rescue personnel.
The emergency response in Guigang utilized a “station-train linkage” mechanism, allowing students who lacked tickets to board trains immediately and complete fare payments later to expedite their safe departure from the flood-affected area.
Hengzhou: Multimodal Rescue Operations
In Hengzhou, authorities have deployed a coordinated water, land, and air rescue strategy. Large machinery has been utilized to clear silt and restore road access to Zhenlong Township, while China An-neng rescue teams work to reinforce roadbeds with sand and stone. According to team leader You Shuming, the objective is to restore passage for heavy vehicles as quickly as possible.
Aerial and water-based support has also been critical in isolated areas. The SF Express drone rescue team has been operating to deliver supplies to villages where roads are severed, while the Guangxi Fire Rescue Corps established water routes to evacuate approximately 800 residents from the “isolated” village of Dudian. Additionally, medical teams organized by the Nanning Health Commission, including physician Wang Wei, are currently conducting sanitation and disinfection work to mitigate post-flood health risks.
Wuzhou: Defensive Measures Against Peak Water Levels
Wuzhou authorities shifted to a defensive posture after the Guangxi Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters elevated the emergency response to Level I on July 7. At 11:25 p.m. on July 8, the Xijiang Wuzhou Hydrological Station recorded a peak water level of 21.71 meters, which is 3.21 meters above the warning level. According to local officials, including village secretary Guo Kui of Sizhou Village, proactive measures such as raising levee sections and evacuating 185 households from low-lying areas helped prevent casualties.
As water levels began to recede on July 9, efforts transitioned toward recovery. In Chentang Town, Mengshan County, residents and local officials like Lu Wenxian have begun clearing silt from roads and infrastructure. While the immediate peak has passed, local teams continue to monitor low-lying areas and hillsides for potential secondary geological hazards.
The transition from emergency evacuation to systematic recovery, as seen in Wuzhou, highlights the effectiveness of “all-domain defense” strategies. By prioritizing the pre-emptive relocation of vulnerable populations—specifically the elderly and those in flood-prone zones—local governments significantly reduce the burden on emergency responders during the peak of a flood event. The stabilization of water levels is only the first phase; the long-term challenge will involve the structural integrity of telecommunications and transport links, which remain highly susceptible to damage in rural, river-adjacent areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many students were evacuated from the Xijiang Education Park?
Q: What is the current status of the flood in Wuzhou?
A: The Xijiang River at Wuzhou reached a peak of 21.71 meters on the night of July 8, exceeding the warning level by 3.21 meters. As of July 9, the water level has begun to recede, and no casualties or major accidents have been reported.
Q: How are isolated villages receiving supplies in Hengzhou?
A: Supplies are being delivered through a combination of drone operations and water-based transport using fire rescue boats, as traditional road access was severed by the floods.
What long-term infrastructure improvements might be prioritized once the floodwaters fully recede in these regions?
