China’s coastal and southern regions are preparing for several more days of heavy rain after a rare quartet of storms formed across the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea. Authorities in the provinces of Guangxi, Hainan, Guangdong, Zhejiang and Fujian have ordered evacuations, closed businesses and suspended tourist activities as Typhoon Narra and Typhoon Saudel move inland.
Typhoon Narra’s impact
Typhoon Narra made landfall as a tropical storm on Tuesday evening in Hainan after lingering over the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin) for several days. The storm dumped large amounts of rain across Guangxi, Hainan and Guangdong, pushing rivers above warning levels and flooding low‑lying areas. Regional officials have evacuated tens of thousands of residents and ordered the shutdown of schools, markets and other public venues.
Typhoon Saudel approaches
Typhoon Saudel is expected to strike China’s eastern seaboard between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces later this week. Forecast models show its outer rain bands could extend back toward Guangxi, adding to the already saturated ground. The storm previously swept across Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, causing power outages for nearly 35,000 homes and prompting the cancellation of dozens of flights.
Additional cyclones
Alongside Narra and Saudel, the weather bureau identified tropical cyclones Gaenari and Atsani as part of the same multi‑storm system. The simultaneous presence of four storms is considered unusual, prompting heightened alerts from China’s Meteorological Administration.
Local response
Provincial governments in Guangxi and Hainan have ordered the closure of businesses, suspended tourist operations and continued evacuations. Emergency services are on standby to assist residents in flood‑prone areas, and authorities are urging the public to heed weather warnings and avoid travel in affected zones.
Regional outlook
Heavy rain is expected to persist throughout the south, with rivers remaining above warning levels. Residents are advised to stay informed through local news and official channels, secure property against flooding, and follow evacuation orders if issued.
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