A storm hits southern China. The first typhoon of the year, Wutip, made landfall in Hainan province. This brought strong winds and heavy rain.
The storm caused power outages and schools were closed. In one city, a power plant stopped working due to the bad weather. In a popular tourist area, strong winds hit a harbor. All ships were ordered to return to shore for safety. Small boats were also pulled onto land to prevent damage.
In Guangdong province, a city called Zhanjiang closed all its schools. The government was ready to move people from areas that might be in danger.
Some train routes along the coast were changed due to safety concerns. A few lines stopped running for a while.
The Chinese government raised its warning level for floods and typhoons from 4 to 3 in the southern coastal areas. Experts were sent to help with disaster prevention in high-risk areas.
According to China’s meteorological office, the typhoon had weakened to a severe tropical storm by the time it landed. It had maximum winds of 30 meters per second near its center.
The areas affected by the storm include Hainan, Guangdong, and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The government took measures to reduce the impact of the storm on energy, transportation, and public safety.
In a part of Hainan, the storm was strong enough to stop a local power plant from working. In a tourist area, strong winds hit a harbor, causing ships to return to shore. The government also ordered small boats to be pulled onto land.
The city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong province closed schools for safety. The government was preparing to move people from dangerous areas.
Train schedules were changed in the southern coastal areas due to safety concerns. Some trains stopped running for a while.
The government raised its warning level for floods and typhoons from 4 to 3 in the southern coastal areas. Experts were sent to help with disaster prevention.
The storm affected many areas, including Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. The government took steps to keep people safe and reduce damage from the storm.
Effects of the Storm
* Power outages occurred in some areas.
* Schools were closed in Zhanjiang, Guangdong.
* A local power plant in Hainan stopped working due to the storm.
* Ships were ordered to return to shore in a tourist area.
* Small boats were pulled onto land to prevent damage.
* Train schedules were changed due to safety concerns.
Government Response
* The government raised its warning level for floods and typhoons from 4 to 3.
* Experts were sent to help with disaster prevention in high-risk areas.
* Measures were taken to reduce the impact of the storm on energy, transportation, and public safety.
The storm was a significant event in southern China, causing disruption to daily life and requiring a response from the government to keep people safe.