Typhoon 'Saudel' has brought heavy rainfall to southern China, resulting in landslides that have claimed at least five lives and left nine people missing.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a landslide occurred around 4 a.m. on September 5 in a village in Suichuan County, Jiangxi Province, damaging 12 homes. Three people were confirmed dead, and nine others are unaccounted for as rescue teams continue their search.
Immediately following the landslide, roads in the area were cut off, and water, electricity, and communication services were temporarily disrupted. Most access roads have since been restored, and emergency communication networks have been established. Authorities evacuated over 5,300 residents to safety to prevent further casualties.
In nearby regions, heavy rainfall has also resulted in fatalities. CCTV reported that two people died in Hunan Province due to the intense downpour brought by the typhoon. The specific causes of death have not been disclosed, but various disasters, including landslides, have been reported locally.
Saudel has made landfall in China three times over the past week, following an unusual path, and has been dumping rain on Jiangxi Province for about seven days.
This typhoon is noted to be the strongest to hit Jiangxi Province this year, with approximately 161,500 people displaced so far.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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