THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · Coastal China · Sep 4
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The seventh typhoon is apparently the charm
What happened
Typhoon Saudel brought torrential rain, flooding, evacuations and building collapses to coastal China.
Why it matters
The storm added to an unusually intense season and raised the risk of landslides and prolonged displacement.
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