Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Mudslides in Jiangxi Leave Two Dead, Ten Missing
Heavy rain caused by Typhoon Saudel triggered a mudslide and landslide in Jiangxi, China.
The disaster hit Ji'an on Saturday.
Two people have died, and 10 others are still missing.
Rescuers found one victim in a collapsed house.
Two people were rescued and are stable.
More than 640 rescuers are searching the area with special equipment and dogs.
Some villagers were moved to safer places.
Roads and power lines were damaged, but phone services were restored.
China provided money to help with rescue work and repairs.
Two people died and 10 remain missing after mudslides struck Ji'an in Jiangxi Province on Saturday.
The disaster followed days of torrential rain linked to Typhoon Saudel.
Two people were rescued in stable condition, while more than 640 rescuers joined search operations.
At least 39 villagers were evacuated, and more than 5,300 people were relocated in neighboring areas.
China allocated 20 million yuan for emergency rescue, infrastructure reconstruction and public services in affected areas.
- Who
- Residents of Ji'an were affected, while firefighters, rescuers and government emergency teams conducted search and relief operations.
- What
- A mudslide and landslide caused two deaths, left 10 people missing and damaged homes, roads and power lines.
- When
- The disaster occurred on Saturday after days of torrential rain; a body was found Sunday morning.
- Where
- Mingkeng Village in Gaoping town, Ji'an city, Jiangxi Province, China.
- Why
- Torrential rain caused by Typhoon Saudel triggered the disaster.
- Confirmed deaths
- 2
- People missing
- 10
- People rescued
- 2, in stable condition
- Rescue personnel
- More than 640
- People evacuated or relocated
- 39 villagers evacuated; more than 5,300 people relocated in neighboring areas
- Relief allocation
- 20 million yuan from China's central natural disaster relief funds
- Emergency response
- Jiangxi issued a Level-III provincial response, while a Level-IV national response was activated