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Landslide in China causes one dead and several missing

A landslide in Jiangxi province, triggered by Typhoon Saudel, left one dead and eleven missing following heavy rains.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the early hours of Saturday, a landslide in the city of Gaoping, Suic County, Jiangxi Province, China, resulted in one death and eleven missing persons. The incident was caused by days of heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Saudel, which brought torrential downpours to the region.

Local authorities confirmed that the landslide occurred around 4:00 a.m. local time. Since then, search and rescue efforts have been underway to locate the eleven individuals who have not yet been found.

According to reports, this incident is part of a broader context of consequences from Typhoon Saudel, which has caused damage in multiple areas and led to the evacuation of approximately 600,000 residents from coastal regions in eastern China.

Additionally, the typhoon has resulted in damage to various infrastructures and homes in the affected area, raising concerns among officials about the potential risks of further landslides in the region.

Different reports have provided varied figures regarding the number of casualties; some indicate three dead and nine missing, which has generated confusion about the scale of the disaster. Thus far, authorities are maintaining control over the information and coordinating rescue operations with the aim of ensuring citizen safety.

The situation remains critical, and authorities will continue to monitor weather and geological conditions to prevent future incidents. These events highlight the need to be prepared for natural disasters in a region that is often vulnerable to heavy rains and their consequences.

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