The death toll from Typhoon Maysak’s floods in southern China has drastically increased to 159, a significant jump from the previously reported 39, following an update from authorities after a six-week period. The disaster, centered in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has impacted over 1.65 million people, with 10 individuals still missing. News agency Xinhua reported the rainfall as "historically rare, large-scale and persistent." Authorities in Nanning and Guigang held briefings to detail the updated figures and the extent of the catastrophe. The slow release of information raises questions about the initial response and the challenges in assessing the full impact of the typhoon. The region now faces the massive task of recovery and providing aid to those affected by the extensive flooding.