Authorities closed schools and suspended ferry routes in eastern China's Fujian province on Thursday as Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in the country, bringing heavy rain and triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides.

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.