Talim made landfall in Zhanjiang city, located in Guangdong province. China typically experiences its primary flood season from late July to early August. During this period, there is an upsurge in tropical cyclone and typhoon activity, particularly in the South China Sea and Western Pacific regions, with particular emphasis on the southern and southeastern coastal areas of the country. Hong Kong hoisted the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No 8,the third-highest warning level first time this year.
Typhoon Talim Triggers Disaster Mitigation Measures in Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Southern China
- The South China Sea witnessed the origin of Typhoon Talim, causing Hong Kong, Vietnam, and southern China to activate their disaster mitigation measures.
- In response to Typhoon Talim, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a storm signal, leading to the adjournment of all court hearings in the city.
- Authorities implemented the grounding of flights and temporary halt of trade in Hong Kong’s markets, resulting in the evacuation of over 1,000 people.
- Zhuhai Jinwan Airport in Guangdong canceled 43 inbound and 36 outbound flights, while Meilan International Airport in Haikou, the capital city of Hainan, and Qionghai Boao Airport on the resort island also canceled all flights.
- The authorities have asked government departments in coastal cities and counties to call all vessels to return to ports to avoid the wind, maintain and reinforce aquaculture facilities and aquaculture fishing rafts, and strengthen the inspection of coastal seawalls, locks, and other facilities in a timely manner.
- Talim, the fourth typhoon this year, hit the southern coast with winds of nearly 140km/h (87mph).
FAQs about Typhoon Talim and its impact on Hong Kong, Vietnam, and southern China
Typhoon Talim is a tropical cyclone that originated in the South China Sea and made landfall in Zhanjiang city, located in Guangdong province, China. It is the fourth typhoon of the year.
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a storm signal, leading to the adjournment of all court hearings. Authorities grounded flights, temporarily halted trade in markets, and evacuated over 1,000 people.
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport in Guangdong canceled 43 inbound and 36 outbound flights. Meilan International Airport in Haikou and Qionghai Boao Airport, both in Hainan, also canceled all flights.
The authorities asked government departments in coastal areas to call all vessels to return to ports in order to avoid strong winds. The authorities instructed government departments in coastal cities and counties to maintain and reinforce aquaculture facilities and fishing rafts, as well as to inspect coastal seawalls, locks, and other facilities in a timely manner.
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Typhoon Talim Disrupts Hong Kong,Typhoon Talim Disrupts Hong Kong
