A mudslide in eastern China has resulted in two deaths and left 10 people missing. The incident occurred early Saturday in a village in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province, following several days of heavy rain caused by tropical cyclone Saudel. According to state media, local authorities quickly sent rescuers to the area and moved residents to safer locations to prevent further harm. One of the recovered individuals was found dead, while two others were rescued alive and in good condition. On Sunday morning, rescuers located one of the missing people, who was found dead among collapsed houses, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Typhoon Saudel first made landfall in Zhejiang Province on August 28 and then again as a tropical storm in Fujian Province on Thursday, according to Chinese official news agency Xinhua. Both Zhejiang and Fujian provinces are neighboring Jiangxi, and the storm has caused widespread damage across the region. In Fujian, local authorities reported that multiple residents were unaccounted for after days of heavy rain, with more than 100 houses collapsing in Huating Town in Putian city. A dike overflowed and breached on Thursday afternoon, leading to flooding in villages and trapping some residents, according to Xinhua.
The impact of the storm has been significant, with over 600,000 residents in Fujian being evacuated from high-risk areas, both along the coast and inland, as of Friday night. Images from state broadcaster CCTV showed streets transformed into rivers, with rescuers using inflatable boats to assist in search and rescue operations. The situation highlights the challenges faced by local authorities in responding to natural disasters, particularly in regions prone to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Efforts continue to locate the remaining missing individuals and provide aid to those affected by the storm. Authorities are working to assess the full extent of the damage and ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas. The incident underscores the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events, especially in regions where heavy rainfall can quickly lead to landslides and flooding.
Mudslide in Eastern China Claims Two Lives, Leaves 10 Missing Amid Heavy Rainfall
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