One dead, 11 people missing after mudslide in China's Jiangxi province
At least four people are dead following a series of mudslides and landslides in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province. The disasters occurred Saturday morning after days of torrential rain caused by Typhoon Saudel. In Mingkeng Village, Gaoping Town, reports indicate three deaths and nine people missing as of Sunday noon. Local authorities in Ji'an city are conducting search and rescue operations to locate survivors and relocate residents to prevent secondary disasters. Separately, 1,127 residents were safely evacuated from flood-hit areas in the province.
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- ✓ Typhoon Saudel triggered torrential rains and mudslides in China's Jiangxi province.
- ✓ A mudslide struck Suichuan County in Ji'an city around 4 am on Saturday.
- ✓ Four people are confirmed dead following landslides and mudslides in Suichuan County.
- ✓ 1,127 residents were safely evacuated amid floods in Jiangxi.
What changed
The confirmed death toll rose to four as rescue operations continued in Suichuan County.
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Four dead and several missing after mudslides in Jiangxi province
At least four people are dead following a series of mudslides and landslides in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province. The disasters occurred Saturday morning after days of torrential rain caused by Typhoon Saudel. In Mingkeng Village, Gaoping Town, reports indicate three deaths and nine people missing as of Sunday noon. Local authorities in Ji'an city are conducting search and rescue operations to locate survivors and relocate residents to prevent secondary disasters. Separately, 1,127 residents were safely evacuated from flood-hit areas in the province.
Why it matters
Typhoon Saudel brought sustained heavy rainfall to central and east China, triggering widespread flooding and geological instability. The region is currently managing both immediate rescue efforts and post-disaster recovery in provinces like Fujian.
What is confirmed
- Typhoon Saudel triggered torrential rains and mudslides in China's Jiangxi province.
- A mudslide struck Suichuan County in Ji'an city around 4 am on Saturday.
- Four people are confirmed dead following landslides and mudslides in Suichuan County.
- 1,127 residents were safely evacuated amid floods in Jiangxi.
Still unconfirmed
- Flash floods destroyed a 3-storey building and stranded 2,500 people inside a school.
What to watch next
- Updated casualty counts from Suichuan County rescue teams
- Reports on the status of the missing persons in Mingkeng Village
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- NBC4 WCMH-TV — Mudslide kills 1 and leaves 11 missing in China after heavy rain brought by tropical storm Saudel
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