Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in China, this time striking Fujian Province after previously making two landfalls in Zhejiang Province on 28 August, resulting in heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.
Typhoon Saudel struck the coastline of Fujian Province in southeastern China once again, after previously making two landfalls in Zhejiang Province, causing continuous heavy rain and flooding in multiple areas.
Fujian Provincial Meteorological Office reported that Saudel made landfall early Thursday morning with maximum sustained winds near the storm's center of about 23 meters per second, or roughly 83 kilometers per hour.
The typhoon's impact brought heavy rain across most of the province, rapidly raising water levels in rivers and tributaries.
Several towns and villages reported overflowing water and flooding, while some areas experienced landslides blocking roads, homes inundated by floodwaters, and disruptions to transportation networks.
Aerial images showed extensive flooding in urban districts and agricultural zones, with some areas submerged to the extent that roads and communities became difficult to access.
As the situation worsened, local officials and emergency units rushed into affected areas to assist residents trapped by the floods.
Rescue teams were deployed to evacuate people from high-risk zones, while security personnel managed traffic, cleared debris and obstacles from roads, and repaired routes damaged by heavy rain and landslides.
Fujian authorities have upgraded flood response measures to the highest level to address rising water volumes and ongoing heavy rainfall. Many areas remain under close watch due to the potential for river levels and low-lying zones to rise further, increasing risks of additional flooding and landslides.
Source: CCTV / Fujian Provincial Meteorological Office
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