Typhoon Maysak Makes Landfall in China, Bringing Heavy Rain to Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi

(CNA, Shanghai, July 3) Typhoon Maysak (named "Mei Shanke" in China) made landfall on the coast of Hainan at 6:20 PM today, becoming the first typhoon to hit China this year. Experts say the typhoon will bring heavy rainfall to Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

According to China's Central Meteorological Observatory, Maysak made landfall on the coast of Lingshui County, Hainan Province, with maximum winds of force 9 near the center and a minimum central pressure of 990 hectopascals. The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow typhoon warning (ranked from highest to lowest: red, orange, yellow, blue) at 6 PM.

China's Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that from 8 PM on July 3 to 8 PM on July 4, central and southern Guangxi, western Guangdong, and most of Hainan Island will experience moderate to heavy rain. Among these areas, southern Guangxi, the coastal areas of southwestern Guangdong, and southern Hainan Island will experience heavy rain, with some localized areas in southwestern Hainan Island experiencing extremely heavy rain (250 to 350 mm).

From 8 PM on July 3 to 8 PM on July 4, most of the South China Sea, Qiongzhou Strait, Beibu Gulf, Zhongsha Islands and Xisha Islands, the central and western coastal areas of Guangdong, the coastal areas of Hainan Island, and the coastal areas of Guangxi will experience winds of force 6 to 8, with gusts of force 9 to 10. Some sea areas may experience winds of force 9 to 10, with gusts of force 11.

Xinhuanet reported that Sanya Airport suspended flight operations from 5 PM on July 3. From July 3 to 4, all trains entering and exiting Hainan Island were suspended. The Hainan Island High-Speed Rail was suspended on July 3.

Guangdong and Guangxi were also affected. According to statistics from the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, as of 11 AM today, a total of 55 passenger ferry routes under the jurisdiction of the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration were suspended, and a total of 101 passenger ferry vessels were suspended. The Guangxi Maritime Safety Administration pointed out that as of 1 PM today, all vessels at coastal ferry terminals, scenic spots, sea tours, and yachts have been fully suspended. (Editor: Feng Zhao) 1150703

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