Hold onto your hats! 🎩 Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, has arrived in south China’s Hainan Island! At around 11 p.m. on Friday, Wutip made landfall near Dongfang City, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains. 🌧️💨
When it hit land, Wutip had weakened to a severe tropical storm. But don’t be fooled! It still packed powerful winds blowing at 30 meters per second near its center. That’s faster than a speeding car! 🏎️ The storm also had a central minimum pressure of 980 hectopascals, which means it was pretty strong. 💪
Local authorities in Hainan Province, Guangdong Province, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are working hard to keep everyone safe. They’ve taken steps to lessen the impact of the typhoon. For example, in Hainan’s Ledong Li Autonomous County, gusts reaching level 10 forced a local power plant to pause operations to prevent any accidents. ⚠️
At the famous tourist spot Tianya Haijiao in Sanya City, the typhoon brought huge waves and strong winds. 🌊 The local marine bureau made sure all crew members were safe by evacuating them and securing small boats onshore. Safety first! 🛡️
Meanwhile, brave rescuers are on the move! 🚁 In the early hours of Friday, the South China Sea Rescue Bureau saved 12 crew members from a cargo ship that was stranded because of the storm. They’ve deployed seven rescue vessels and four helicopters to be ready for any emergencies. How heroic is that? 🦸♂️
To make sure everyone has enough food, Haikou City in Hainan has stored about 4,500 tonnes of vegetables. That’s like the weight of 900 elephants! 🐘 This helps keep prices stable and ensures that people have plenty to eat during the storm. As Zeng Jimei, deputy manager of a local vegetable store, said, “We will arrange additional deliveries based on sales and market demand to ensure a stable supply of affordable and safe vegetables for residents.” 🥦🥕
One resident shared, “We don’t need to leave our community, because all our basic daily needs are met here.” It’s great to see communities coming together! 🤝
In Zhanjiang, a coastal city in Guangdong, all schools have been closed to keep students safe. 📚 Local authorities are ready to help residents move to safer places if needed. Safety drills and preparations are in full swing! 🏡
Some coastal railways in southern China have also adjusted their operations. For everyone’s safety, certain train services have been temporarily stopped. 🚂
On Friday, China increased its flood and typhoon emergency response for southern coastal provinces. Specialist teams have been sent to areas that might be affected to help with disaster prevention efforts. 🏥
Remember, during a typhoon, it’s important to stay indoors, keep away from windows, and have emergency supplies ready. Stay safe, everyone! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
