Saudel is the seventh typhoon to strike China this year

Heavy to torrential rain is forecast over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudslides.

Schools in the cities of Fuzhou and Quanzhou halted in-person activities as Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in China on Fujian's coast on Thursday (Sep 3) morning.

Saudel is the seventh typhoon to strike China this year