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Typhoon Saudel Triggers Deadly Mudslides in China
7 Sep
Summary
- Mudslides in Jiangxi killed three people and left nine missing.
- Typhoon Saudel caused record-breaking rainfall in multiple Chinese provinces.
- Over 250,000 people were affected by Typhoon Saudel in Jiangxi.
Typhoon Saudel's relentless rains caused severe mudslides and landslides across China, leading to multiple fatalities. In Jiangxi province, Mingkeng village experienced a catastrophic mudslide early Saturday, resulting in three deaths and nine missing individuals. Twelve houses were damaged, eight completely destroyed. Rescue operations, initially challenged by blocked roads, were underway with significant personnel and restored utilities.
Further landslides in Yangfen village, also in Suichuan county, claimed one life with another person missing. The typhoon's impact extended across Jiangxi, affecting over 250,300 people and causing substantial economic losses. Emergency responses were activated at provincial and national levels.
Neighboring Hunan province also reported deadly landslides in Guidong county due to prolonged rainfall, exceeding historical records. Fujian province experienced unprecedented rainfall intensity, with some areas recording rainfall levels unseen since 1961, attributed to a complex interplay of weather systems and terrain.
