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Landslide Hits Jiangxi Province After Torrential Rain
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Landslide Hits Jiangxi Province After Torrential Rain

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A landslide struck the town of Gaoping in China's Jiangxi province at around 4 am on Saturday following torrential rains from Typhoon Saudel and a cold front.

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Torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel and a cold front impacted the region.

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The landslide hit Gaoping, a town in a mountainous area of Jiangxi province, at around 4am on Saturday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

It said rescue teams were rushing to the disaster site.

The accident followed days of torrential rain brought by the outer bands of Typhoon Saudel and a cold front.

Floodwaters have inundated Suichuan county, where the landslide struck, trapping residents, triggering road collapses and severely disrupting essential public services.

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  • Are there any casualties?

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This article was originally published by SCMP News.

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