Hey fam, brace yourselves! Super Typhoon Ragasa – the 18th storm of the year – is on a beeline toward the Chinese mainland, packing winds over 62 m/s and heavy downpours. 🌪️💦
As of Monday morning, Ragasa was cruising about 570 km northeast of Manila at 20–25 km/h. By early Tuesday, itll slide into the northeastern South China Sea, then zero in on coastal spots from Shanwei (Guangdong) to Wenchang (Hainan) by Wednesday afternoon.
The National Meteorological Center has dropped a warning for torrential rain from Tuesday to Thursday across Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and the Taiwan region—some spots could see up to 280 mm of rain! ☔ Residents in Jiangsu and Anhui are also on alert for heavy showers.
Emergency mode is on: the Chinese premiers meteorological agency raised a Level II response, Guangdong upgraded its wind-control alert from Level IV to Level II, and Hainan triggered a Level IV typhoon response along its shores. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center also issued an orange warning for big waves and a yellow storm surge alert. 🚨
Authorities are hustling to move people out of high-risk zones and keep transport, maritime tourism, and city ops safe. Whether youre tracking the storm on your weather app or planning your weekend, stay updated and follow official alerts. Safety first, squad! 🙏
Reference(s):
Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches China, triggering emergency responses
cgtn.com
