Hey folks, brace yourselves! Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon this year, has just upgraded from a tropical depression and is churning in the South China Sea. The National Meteorological Center issued a yellow typhoon alert and a blue heavy rain alert, so expect some serious weather action over the next 72 hours. 🌪️🌧️
Destination: the southern parts of the Chinese mainland—especially the coasts of Guangdong and Guangxi. Tapah’s center, cruising northwest at 10–15 km/h, sat about 435 km southeast of Yangjiang as of Sunday morning. With sustained winds of Force 9 (about 75 km/h) and a pressure of 990 hPa, it's not messing around.
Landfall is forecasted between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang between midnight and noon on September 8. Think gusts hitting Force 13–14 (100+ km/h) and 100–230 mm of rain. That’s like several days of monsoon showers dumped in 24 hours! If you're from Chennai to Cebu, this is more than your typical downpour.
Inland ripple effects will hit Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Chongqing, and Shaanxi too. Expect heavy rain—20–50 mm per hour, with some spots topping 70 mm/hr. Flooded streets and power hiccups could be on the menu, so get ahead of it.
Prep tips: think monsoon mode—stock up on water, snacks (hello, Maggi!), and charge your power banks. Double-check roof drains, secure loose items, and keep your weather apps on speed dial. Whether you’re vibing in Jakarta or grinding in Bangalore, a little prep goes a long way. Stay safe, stay dry, fam! 🙏📲
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
