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Story summary
- Typhoon Saudel struck southeastern China, triggering severe flooding and mass evacuations.
- Putian, Fujian recorded 416.5 mm of rain in 24 hours, with nearby villages exceeding 500 mm.
- Nearly 600,000 people were evacuated in Fujian, including 83,000 moved inland.
- At least 1,260 people were rescued after a Putian embankment collapse flattened 100 homes.
- Professor Hui Su warned El Niño could extend China’s typhoon season into December.
