At least 16 people killed by landslides and mudflows in China
At least 16 people were killed in Suichuan County in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi as a result of landslides and mudflows caused by rain. This was reported on Thursday by Anadolu Agency, citing Chinese state media.
Consequences of heavy rains
China's Xinhua news agency, citing local authorities, reported that the disaster occurred in Suichuan. Several days of torrential rain caused a series of geological disasters in the county.
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Anadolu Agency describes the event as the latest in a series of similar incidents reported in recent months. The agency's report is dated September 10, 2026.
Evacuation of residents
As of Wednesday afternoon, local authorities had evacuated more than 18,000 residents from the county. The evacuation figures were current as of Wednesday afternoon, while state media reported the deaths on Thursday.
