Dramatic footage has emerged from China of severe flooding hitting a southeastern province.

In the footage, captured in Fuding, Fujian Province on Thursday, fast-flowing water can be seen carrying away cars while residents struggle through raging floodwaters.

According to local media, the flooding was caused by heavy rainfall over four hours.

One person is reported dead with two more missing, according to local media.

More than 3,600 people have been moved to safer areas.