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Landslide death toll rises to 16 in Suichuan

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Rescue Teams Recover

Rescue teams recovered a body, raising the Suichuan county landslide death toll to 16.
A mudslide in Gaoping town killed 13 people.
Two victims were later found in Zuo'an town and one in Tanghu town.
More than 18,000 residents were evacuated after heavy rain followed Typhoon Saudel’s landfall.
Saudel struck Zhejiang on 28 August and reached Fujian as a tropical storm on 3 September.

Summary

Officials Inspect

Local officials will inspect damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure across Suichuan county.
Approximately 640 emergency personnel are conducting ongoing search and rescue operations.
In Mingkeng town, 5,500 residents have been relocated to safer areas.
Road blockages are delaying delivery of food, medical supplies, and other aid.
Authorities urge residents in vulnerable zones to follow evacuation orders and safety instructions.

History

Historical Context

China’s 2006 flood season, highlighted by Typhoon Saomai’s landslides that killed over 1,300 people and the earlier Bilis storm’s 843 deaths, prompted large-scale evacuations and warning levels that shape today’s Suichuan County mudslide response in Jiangxi province, where 640 rescuers are evacuating more than 5,500 residents after Typhoon Saudel’s rains, amid ongoing climate challenges.

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Rescue Teams Recover

Rescue teams recovered a body, raising the Suichuan county landslide death toll to 16.
A mudslide in Gaoping town killed 13 people.
Two victims were later found in Zuo'an town and one in Tanghu town.
More than 18,000 residents were evacuated after heavy rain followed Typhoon Saudel’s landfall.
Saudel struck Zhejiang on 28 August and reached Fujian as a tropical storm on 3 September.

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