China mudslide: One missing person found dead as death toll rises to two
A mudslide in China's Jiangxi province, triggered by tropical cyclone Saudel, has resulted in two deaths with ten people still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities manage the aftermath of heavy flooding and infrastructure damage across the region.
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This event underscores the severe impact of extreme weather events and tropical cyclones on infrastructure and public safety in southeastern China.
Rescuers in southeastern China's Jiangxi province found one of the people missing after a mudslide triggered by torrential rain from tropical cyclone Saudel, state broadcaster CCTV reported Sunday.However, the person was found dead, bringing the death toll to two and leaving 10 people still missing.The mudslide struck a village in Suichuan County, Jiangxi province, early Saturday, prompting rescuers to evacuate residents to safer areas, authorities said.One person pulled from the debris was found dead, while two others were rescued alive and in good condition.Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28 before making a third as…
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