Published on: 2026-09-04
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Fuzhou, September 4 /Xinhua/ — According to local authorities, reported on Friday, several local residents are still missing after several days of heavy torrential rains in Fujian Province (East China).
Heavy rains caused by Typhoon Saudel have led to secondary disasters in the village of Huatin, Chengxiang District, Putian City. According to the village administration, several residents are reported missing, but the exact number has not yet been determined. More than 100 houses collapsed in the village.
On Thursday at around 3:00 PM, the dam was flooded and breached, resulting in nearby villages being flooded and residents trapped.
A total of 1,261 people were evacuated from the Chengxiang district, and 30 temporary shelter points were set up.
As of 12:00 on Friday, it was still raining in Putian city, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for the next four days. -0-
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