China landslide: More than 10 buried in Jiangxi days after typhoon triggers floods
A landslide in Jiangxi, China, has buried over 10 people following heavy rains from Typhoon Saudel. This disaster occurs alongside severe flooding in the region and a high death toll from recent landslides in Nepal and Tibet.
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The increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Asia highlights the urgent need for disaster management and climate resilience infrastructure.
A landslide struck Gaoping town in China’s Jiangxi province, burying more than 10 people, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The incident comes as China grapples with severe weather, with Typhoon Saudel bringing torrential rain and flooding to coastal areas.Rescue operations were launched after the landslide in Gaoping, with authorities working to locate the people reported trapped. Further details on the condition of those trapped were not immediately available.Typhoon Saudel-triggered floods inundated homes and swept through tea-growing communities in Fujian and Guangdong on Friday. Firefighters waded through waist-deep waters in Fuding to rescue elderly residents, while flooding in Jinxi village brought down a three-storey house.
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