Mudslides Kill Dozens, Leave Hundreds Missing in China's Xizang and Jiangxi

General14 sourcesSep 6, 2026

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The Story

A mudslide in China's Xizang region has left 43 people dead and 519 missing. This mudslide in Jiangxi was triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel.

Rescue teams have pulled three people from the rubble in Jiangxi. Authorities warn of continued flood risks in the area. The mudslide in Jiangxi province struck around 4 a.m. on September 5, 2026. Earlier reports on September 5 indicated one person dead and 11 missing in Jiangxi province due to heavy rain brought by tropical storm Saudel. The affected area in Jiangxi is in eastern China. The mudslide in Xizang occurred at a border port.

What they agree on

A mudslide in China's Xizang region has resulted in 43 deaths and 519 missing individuals.
Separately, a mudslide in China's Jiangxi province has killed two people and left 10 missing.
The mudslide in Jiangxi province was triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel.
Rescue teams have pulled three people from the rubble in Jiangxi province.
Authorities have issued warnings about continued flood risks in Jiangxi province.

Where they split

NAMPA (Namibia Press Agency) leads with the higher casualty figures from Xizang, reporting 43 dead and 519 missing.
Most other sources, including MENA FN, National Herald, and The Pioneer, focus primarily on the mudslide in Jiangxi province, reporting 2 dead and 10 missing.
Some earlier reports from September 5, such as Manila Bulletin and Al Jazeera, cited initial figures of 1 dead and 11 missing for the Jiangxi mudslide, which were later updated.