Transport networks across China's southern coastal provinces are springing back to life after Typhoon Kajiki lost intensity, bringing relief to millions in Hainan and Guangdong. The storm, this year's 13th typhoon, skirted Hainan Island on Sunday night before veering toward Vietnam's central coast, leaving disrupted supply chains and waterlogged streets in its wake.
Authorities confirmed no fatalities in Hainan as of Monday morning, though preliminary estimates suggest over 102,500 residents were impacted by flooding and temporary evacuations. "Our emergency teams worked through the night to clear debris and restore power to critical infrastructure," stated a Hainan government spokesperson.
Major ports in Zhanjiang and Haikou have resumed cargo operations, while flights at Sanya Phoenix International Airport are operating at 80% capacity. The typhoon's swift movement spared Guangdong's manufacturing hubs from significant damage, though agricultural areas reported crop losses.
Meteorologists warn residual heavy rainfall could persist through midweek, particularly in Vietnam's flood-prone central provinces where the storm made landfall Monday afternoon. Cross-border logistics firms are monitoring potential delays along the China-Vietnam rail corridor.
