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Typhoon Saudel Threatens Guangdong Coast, Authorities Issue Warnings
WHY IT MATTERS
The typhoon poses a direct threat to densely populated coastal regions, potentially causing significant flooding, infrastructure damage, and economic disruption, prompting urgent evacuation and protective measures.
What happened
Typhoon Saudel strengthening, forecast to hit or pass near Guangdong coast between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Authorities placed Guangdong coast on heightened alert, issued yellow warning in Nan’ao county, blue warnings in Chaozhou, Zhejiang, Shandong, Zhuhai. Nan’ao Bridge closed.
Schools suspended. Storm at 195 km east southeast of Shanwei, max winds 18 m/s, winds up to 300 km from center.
Forecast to turn westward along coast, possible landfall between Shantou and Huizhou. Coastal authorities instructed to protect people and limit economic losses.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Southern China braces for Typhoon Saudel
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