Weather tracker: Typhoon Saudel causes mass evacuations in south-east China
Summary
Typhoon Saudel caused heavy rain, flooding, and landslides in southeast China last week, leading to large-scale evacuations and damage. Multiple provinces were affected, with thousands of people rescued or displaced. Additionally, severe weather warnings were issued in South Africa, and extreme heat impacted many states in the central and southern United States.Key Facts
- Typhoon Saudel hit Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces in southeast China.
- Putian city recorded 416.5mm of rain in 24 hours; nearby villages saw over 500mm.
- Almost 600,000 people were evacuated in flood-prone areas in Fujian province.
- Flooding and landslides caused damage and trapped over 2,500 teachers and students in Zhejiang.
- A river embankment collapse in Putian destroyed 100 homes and required rescuing at least 1,260 people.
- A landslide in Jiangxi province killed three people, with nine others missing.
- South Africa’s weather service issued thunderstorm warnings with heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail.
- The central and southern U.S. experienced intense heat, with temperatures reaching over 40°C (105°F) including humidity effects.
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