Typhoon Saola has made its second landfall in Yangjiang, South China’s Guangdong Province, following its initial landfall at midnight in Zhuhai. The typhoon, which was initially categorized as a super strong typhoon, has weakened, prompting Guangdong Province to downgrade its typhoon response to level II. As a result, the city of Shenzhen lifted suspension orders affecting schools, construction projects, businesses, and transportation.
Prior to Saola’s arrival, several cities in Guangdong and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) had suspended public transportation, work, and business activities in preparation for the storm.
While the typhoon has weakened, experts and authorities have cautioned about the potential for secondary disasters caused by sustained heavy rainfall, including flooding, landslides, and falling objects. Local units within China’s state grid are actively inspecting the electricity system for power outages or debris on power lines.
Meanwhile, a newly formed typhoon named Haikui is approaching China’s southeastern coast and is expected to make landfall on Taiwan on Sunday evening before moving westward towards Fujian Province. Vigilance and preparedness measures are being undertaken in anticipation of its impact.
The region continues to monitor weather developments closely and take precautions to minimize the potential risks associated with these typhoons.