# Typhoon Saudel causes flooding and mass evacuations in China > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-no-5-in-the-south-china-sea > Updated: 2026-09-04T06:42:20.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 3. Typhoon Saudel, which underwent a rare regeneration in the South China Sea, has caused widespread destruction across southeastern China. Following its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, the storm has triggered severe flooding and large-scale evacuations. In Fujian province, the city of Fuding experienced flooding that submerged streets and vehicles, contributing to a Level II emergency response. In Ningde, rainfall exceeding 400mm within 24 hours led to road closures and the suspension of work and classes. In Putian, a dike breach near Xihu flooded villages and industrial parks. The city recorded 416.5 mm of rain in a single day, marking the highest for September on record. This extreme weather resulted in the collapse of over one hundred homes and the relocation of 1,261 people in the Chengxiang district to 30 emergency shelters. Total evacuations in Fujian have reached approximately 600,000 people. Casualties have risen as the storm's impact spreads. In Jiangxi province, a mudslide in Suichuan County killed at least three people and left nine others missing after damaging approximately 12 houses. Rescuers recovered two additional bodies on Sunday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Additionally, two people died in Hunan Province due to heavy rainfall and landslides triggered by the typhoon. In the Huating area, at least one person was reported missing, while a three-story house in Longhua Town, Xiandu County, was swept away by flash floods. Authorities have activated emergency response levels in multiple provinces to manage geological and flood risks. A Level I rainstorm alert remains in effect, as the typhoon continues to saturate the soil, maintaining a high risk of secondary disasters. Emergency services are utilizing boats, drones, and life detectors to reach isolated communities and conduct search and rescue operations. ## Claims - A mudslide in Jiangxi province killed one person and left 11 people missing. (disputed by 13 sources) - Typhoon Saudel is the 18th typhoon to impact China this year. (disputed by 5 sources) - A mudslide in Suichuan County, Jiangxi, killed three people and left nine missing. (disputed by 4 sources) - Typhoon Saudel is the seventh typhoon to impact China this year. (disputed) - At least four people have died and ten are missing due to landslides in Jiangxi province. (disputed) - At least one person is missing and over 100 homes have collapsed in Fujian province due to heavy rains. (corroborated by 7 sources) - More than 5,300 people in Suichuan County have been evacuated to safer locations. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Heavy rains caused a dike near Xihu to overflow and breach, flooding villages and industrial parks. (corroborated by 5 sources) - About 600,000 residents were evacuated from risky areas in Fujian province. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 161,500 people have been affected in Jiangxi province. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Flooding in Ningde, Fujian, submerged homes and swept away vehicles. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Typhoon Saudel causes deadly landslides and flooding in China Typhoon Saudel has triggered deadly mudslides in Jiangxi and massive flooding in Fujian, China, causing multiple deaths, leaving many missing, and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-sanctions-changes-on-venezuela-may-benefit-curacao ### 2026-09-02: Typhoon Saudel causes severe flooding and evacuations in China Typhoon Saudel has caused severe flooding and destruction in China's Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, trapping thousands in schools and forcing mass evacuations as the storm moves toward Guangdong. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-no-5-approaches-guangdong-and-hong-kong ### 2026-08-31: Typhoon No. 5 moves through North South China Sea Typhoon No. 5 is moving through the North South China Sea with winds up to level 8 and gusts of level 10. It is forecast to potentially reach Guangdong, China, before weakening into a tropical depression. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-china-sea-may-face-typhoon-no-5 --- Cite as: Typhoon Saudel causes flooding and mass evacuations in China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-no-5-in-the-south-china-sea