Typhoon Wipha unleashed torrential rains and disruptive winds after making landfall near Jiangmen City in the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province on Sunday night. Authorities have activated emergency protocols across Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan, suspending transportation, halting industrial production, and evacuating over 300,000 residents from high-risk coastal areas.
Path and Immediate Impact
The storm is projected to move westward along the southern coastline, with meteorologists warning of prolonged heavy rainfall through Monday. State media reports indicate submerged roads, disrupted power lines, and temporary closures of Shenzhen and Zhuhai airports.
Economic and Social Disruption
Business hubs like Guangzhou and Foshan have suspended factory operations, raising concerns about supply chain delays for electronics and manufacturing sectors. Investors are monitoring potential impacts on regional trade flows through the Pearl River Delta, a critical economic zone contributing 11% of China's GDP.
Safety Measures Intensify
Rescue teams have deployed 12,000 personnel and 2,300 emergency vehicles across affected regions. 'We prioritize protecting lives above all,' stated Guangdong Emergency Management Bureau spokesperson Lin Wei during a midnight press briefing.
Residents are advised to avoid nonessential travel as weather agencies issue orange alerts – China's second-highest storm warning level – for continued rainfall and potential landslides in mountainous areas.
