One dead, 11 people missing after mudslide in China's Jiangxi province

05-09-2026 13:44 HKT

Members of a medical and epidemic prevention unit under the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) disinfect the disaster-hit area of Gyirong Port amid rescue efforts following a mudslide, in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China September 3, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS

One person has been confirmed dead and 11 others remain missing after torrential rains triggered a mudslide early Saturday morning in a town in China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said.

Due to heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Saudel, the mudslide struck around 4 a.m. (2000 GMT Friday) Saturday in Gaoping Town of Jiangxi's Suichuan County, damaging 12 houses, the county said in a statement.

State broadcaster CCTV also reported more than 10 people were trapped after the landslide hit the same town, state broadcasters CCTV reported.

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