Typhoon Saudel causes severe flooding and evacuations in China

Typhoon Saudel flooding Fujian Province Guangdong Province emergency response

Typhoon Saudel has caused widespread destruction across southeastern China, particularly in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. The storm underwent a rare regeneration in the South China Sea, making its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, on Thursday.

In Fujian, the city of Fuding experienced severe flooding that submerged streets and vehicles, prompting authorities to activate a Level II emergency response. More than 83,000 people have been evacuated across the province. In Ningde, heavy rainfall topped 400mm in 24 hours, leading to road closures and the suspension of work and classes.

In Zhejiang, extreme rainfall trapped over 2,500 teachers and students in a school compound in Wenzhou. Emergency crews utilized drones to airlift food and drinking water to those stranded.

As the typhoon moves toward Guangdong, heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Friday. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, the storm's circulation has contributed to heatwaves in northern and central regions, though weather conditions are expected to improve as the system moves further away.

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China · Fujian · Fujian Province · Guangdong · Guangdong Province · Hong Kong · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Saudel · South China Sea · Typhoon Saudel · Zhejiang · Zhejiang Province

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[● 4 SOURCES] Flooding in Ningde, Fujian, submerged homes and swept away vehicles. www.zarpanews.gr · wakeup.sg · srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fujian provincial authorities activated a Level II emergency response. canaln.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nan’ao Bridge was closed to traffic starting Wednesday afternoon. www.zarpanews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Meteorological Center of China issued blue typhoon warnings for Chaozhou, Jieyang, Shantou, and Zhuhai. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities utilized drones to deliver food and drinking water to trapped individuals. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Hong Kong Observatory maintained Typhoon Signal No. 1. www.flash.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Over 2,500 teachers and students were trapped in a school compound in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, due to flash floods. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, on Thursday. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 83,000 people were evacuated across Fujian province by Thursday morning. wakeup.sg
[● 2 SOURCES] Schools in Zhangzhou and Quanzhou were closed due to the typhoon. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com