At the end of September and early October, typhoons “Bualoi” and “Matmo” successively struck Guangxi, causing severe flooding in many areas. In one village in Baise, the water level rose to about 15 meters, inundating 400 acres of farmland. A villager told reporters that the first and second floors were flooded, with water even reaching the third floor, resulting in significant losses. The villagers were forced to live on the rooftops and faced inconvenience, hoping for government relocation assistance.
On October 14th, in Guoli Village, Longhe Town, Napo County, Baise City, Guangxi, a villager named Xiaoming (alias) revealed that they are in a remote mountainous area, experiencing continuous rain due to the typhoon. “Out of 32 households in the village, water started seeping in on September 30th, and by October 5th, it had flooded the first-floor houses.”
With the surrounding areas inundated, houses remained submerged for several days, forcing residents to stay on the rooftops. Xiaoming described the difficulties they faced, from relocating belongings to surviving on limited food supplies. They finally received some relief aid from the government, but challenges persist as cooking and accessing clean water remain problematic.
Their village had not encountered such severe flooding in decades, causing significant damage to the newly renovated houses and crops. Xiaoming lamented the losses incurred and the foul stench in the village due to rotting waste and crops. As their plea for relocation and assistance from the local government continues, the urgent need for support for elderly residents with limited mobility remains pressing.
In another flooded village of Baise City, several residents shared their harrowing experiences. Wang Haijun, the Party Secretary of Bali Village in Tiandong County, recounted the devastating impact of the floods, with water levels reaching up to 15 meters and causing extensive damage to farmland. Temporary arrangements were made for affected families, but the situation remains dire for many.
Meanwhile, in Kongzao Village, Ande Town, Jingxi City, Mr. Huang stayed awake at night, vigilantly watching the rising water levels and urgently assisting in moving belongings to higher grounds as the floodwaters persisted. The lack of clean water supply, poor communication signals, and disrupted networks added to the challenges faced by residents.
The Party Branch Secretary of Jiasai Village in Jingxi City recalled the relentless downpours that led to rapid flooding, affecting nearly 150 acres of land. With substantial losses to crops like corn, rice, and sweet potatoes, the village grappled with the aftermath of the typhoons, leaving them in a state of uncertainty about the future recovery process amidst the ongoing crisis.