# Rescuers race against floods in typhoon-hit Fujian

https://mins.news/en/item/47036

- CGTN, 2026-09-05 12:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-05/Race-against-floods-in-China-s-typhoon-hit-Fujian-1Qc7Wbqjgys/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Typhoon Saudel’s torrential rain has flooded several parts of Putian City in Fujian, trapping residents in their homes and leaving some people missing. The city recorded 416.5 millimeters of rain over two days, a September record. Rescue teams are using boats and foot patrols to evacuate residents and deliver food and water, while some elderly people remain stranded without power or water.

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