At least 39 people died when the Liulan reservoir burst in China.

At least 39 people died as a result of the breakthrough of the Liulan reservoir, located in Guangxi province. This was reported on July 9 by the Xinhua news Agency, citing the authorities.

"[As of] noon (07:00 Moscow time. — Ed.) on the 9th (July 9th. — Ed.), due to flooding and the breakthrough of the Liulan reservoir in Nanning, Guangxi province, there are a total of 39 dead," the publication says.

It is noted that nine more people are currently missing. The situation is being monitored by the Flood Control and Disaster Management Service.

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On May 25, Xinhua reported three deaths as a result of heavy rains that hit Chongqing, China. At that time, more than 400 specialists were involved in the rescue operations conducted in this city.