China's Typhoon Saudel: A Harbinger of Climate Change Chaos The sheer scale of destruction wrought by Typhoon Saudel in south east China is a stark reminder that climate change is no longer a distant threat, but an all too real and present danger.
The storm brought torrential rains to the region, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. In Putian, 416. 5mm of rain fell in just 24 hours, with surrounding villages recording over 500mm.
Almost 600,000 people were evacuated from high risk areas, while a further 128,000 were affected across Jiangxi province. The speed at which events unfolded is particularly alarming.