Heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel caused a deadly mudslide in eastern China on Saturday, killing three people and leaving nine still missing. The slide struck a village in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province, damaging about a dozen homes.

Relocation and rescue efforts

State broadcaster CCTV reported that rescuers found two bodies on Sunday and that a third death related to the typhoon was confirmed on Saturday. More than 5,300 residents of Suichuan County have been moved to temporary shelters while officials assess damage and continue search‑and‑rescue operations.

Additional impacts in nearby provinces

CCTV also noted two fatalities in Hunan province, where the same rain system triggered landslides and other hazards. In addition, a separate landslide in another Jiangxi village killed one person, though it was unclear whether the slide was directly caused by Saudel.

Typhoon Saudel’s path

Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang Province on August 28 and a third landfall as a tropical storm in Fujian Province on September 3, according to the Xinhua news agency. Both provinces border Jiangxi, explaining the widespread flooding and landslide activity across the region.

Looking ahead

Chinese authorities continue to monitor the storm’s remnants and have urged residents in affected areas to stay alert, follow evacuation orders, and avoid low‑lying terrain that could become unstable after heavy rain.

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