Coastal regions in South China are mobilizing emergency resources as Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of the year, approaches with sustained winds of 18 meters per second and heavy rainfall. Authorities in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Hainan Province have activated Level-IV emergency protocols, the first tier of China's four-level response system, to mitigate potential damage.
Maritime Operations Halted
Guangxi's maritime safety teams deployed patrol vessels to evacuate ships from offshore zones, while Hainan closed three major ports in Haikou ahead of anticipated storm surges. A national working group has arrived in Hainan to coordinate flood prevention efforts, underscoring the seriousness of the threat.
Storm Trajectory Intensifies
Formed from a tropical depression over the South China Sea, Kajiki is projected to strengthen as it moves west-northwest at 25 km/h. Meteorologists predict landfall near Hainan's southern coast by Sunday evening before tracking toward Vietnam. Current data places the typhoon's center 770 km east of Sanya City, with a central pressure of 998 hPa.
Regional Preparedness
While Vietnam's northern coastal areas prepare for potential impact, Chinese authorities emphasize cross-border coordination in disaster response. The storm's path highlights the interconnected climate challenges facing Southeast Asia's coastal economies during peak typhoon season.
