China issues highest warning for Typhoon Saola as it nears coastline
At least 121 passenger trains are suspending service, and people are being warned to stay away from the coastline.
31 Aug 2023
China has issued the highest level of warning as Typhoon Saola, packing winds of more than 200kmph (125mph), headed towards the southeastern coastline, threatening Hong Kong and other main manufacturing hubs in nearby Guangdong province.
Forecasters issued a typhoon red warning at 6am (22:00 GMT) on Thursday.
Forecasters issued a typhoon red warning at 6am (22:00 GMT) on Thursday.
China’s National Meteorological Center said Saola, currently located about 315km (183 miles) southeast of Guangdong province, will move northwest across the South China Sea at a speed of about 10kmph (6mph), gradually approaching the coast of Guangdong, then slowly weaken in intensity.
- Chinese state media reported at least 121 passenger trains were suspending service, while people in coastal areas of southern China were being warned to stay away from the coastline.
- The suspensions on key lines running from north to south as well as on regional networks will continue through September 6, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
As Saola approaches, Guangdong’s Shenzhen city said it would upgrade the typhoon warning level to yellow, the second lowest, and suspend classes at nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools.
Avoid coastal areas
China Southern Power Grid said it was stepping up inspection of equipment and strengthening measures to prevent water leakage in basement power rooms.
- As the hurricane moved closer to Hong Kong, the city’s leader, John Lee, said in a Facebook post that he had requested various government departments to plan ahead and urged residents to take precautionary measures. Many students were due to begin their new school year on Friday, and it was unclear whether they would be able to do so.
SOURCE: NEWS AGENCIES
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