Hey there! Did you know that a big typhoon named Wutip is on its way to China’s Hainan Island? 🌴 It’s the first typhoon for China this year, and it’s making quite a splash!
What’s a Typhoon?
First off, a typhoon is a really strong storm that happens over the ocean in the Pacific. It’s like a hurricane, but in a different part of the world. They bring lots of wind and rain.
When and Where?
According to China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC), Typhoon Wutip is expected to reach the coast between Lingshui and Ledong in Hainan Province early on Friday morning. That’s exciting but also a bit scary! 😲
How Strong Is It?
Zhang Ling, the chief forecaster at the NMC, says that the typhoon will have winds blowing at 25 to 28 meters per second! That’s super fast—about 90 to 100 kilometers per hour! 🌬️
Safety Measures
To keep everyone safe, trains on Hainan Island have stopped running since Thursday afternoon. But don’t worry, they might start again on Saturday.
What’s Next?
After hitting Hainan Island, Typhoon Wutip is expected to make a second landfall along the coast of western Guangdong Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday. After that, it will move northeast and gradually get weaker.
Heavy Rain Ahead
There’s going to be a lot of rain! 🌧️ From June 13 to 14, parts of southern China—including Hainan Island, eastern Guangxi, Guangdong, southern Hunan, and southern Jiangxi—could get 100 to 300 millimeters of rain. That’s a lot! Some areas might even get up to 700 millimeters—that’s like having 700 big soda bottles of water pouring down on every square meter! 😮
Stay Safe!
It’s important for people in the typhoon’s path to stay safe and take precautions. Typhoons can be dangerous, but if we prepare properly, we can stay out of harm’s way.
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Typhoon Wutip expected to make 1st landfall in S China's Hainan
cgtn.com
