# People reported missing after torrential rain hits Putian in southeastern China

https://mins.news/en/item/45014

- China News Service, 2026-09-04 07:36 UTC
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- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-04/detail-ihfiwhfw6704908.shtml

> Continuous torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel flooded residential buildings and trapped residents in Putian, Fujian Province, with some people reported missing. Emergency teams are evacuating those stranded. Extreme downpours also hit Xiuyu and Xianyou from Thursday into early Friday.

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