Typhoon Matmo unleashed torrential rains and 150 km/h winds on Zhanjiang City in the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province on Sunday, triggering mass evacuations and disrupting transportation networks. The storm, upgraded to a severe typhoon hours before landfall, caused waves exceeding 8 meters in the Qiongzhou Strait, with authorities warning of “life-threatening” coastal flooding.
Over 12,000 residents have been relocated to shelters as emergency teams cleared fallen trees and restored power lines. The typhoon’s path disrupted 120 flights at Zhanjiang Airport and halted high-speed rail services across the region. Local fisheries reported significant damage to vessels, raising concerns about short-term seafood supply chains.
Meteorologists predict Matmo will weaken into a tropical depression by Tuesday while moving northwest toward Guangxi. The National Meteorological Center maintains a yellow alert, urging businesses and travelers to avoid nonessential coastal activities until Wednesday.
