The Chinese mainland's southern coast braces for Typhoon Matmo as authorities issue their highest weather alert. The National Meteorological Center (NMC) declared a red alert Sunday morning, warning of 42-45 meter-per-second winds as the storm intensified to severe typhoon status – the 21st such system this year.
Path and Preparations
Moving northwest at 20-25 km/h, Matmo is projected to make landfall between Guangdong's Wuchuan and Hainan's Wenchang by midday. Coastal regions face torrential rains and waves exceeding 10 meters. Guangdong activated its Level I emergency response, suspending maritime activities and evacuating high-risk areas.
Economic and Travel Impact
The storm threatens key shipping lanes and manufacturing hubs in the Pearl River Delta. Over 120 flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports were canceled, while high-speed rail services to Hainan halted. Analysts warn of short-term disruptions to electronics and textile exports.
Meteorologists expect Matmo to weaken after landfall, but caution remains for potential flooding in Guangxi and northern Vietnam through Tuesday.
