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China braces for strong winds, rain as typhoon Kompasu approaches
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SME Times News Bureau | 12 Oct, 2021
Typhoon Kompasu, the 18th of this year, is forecast to bring strong winds and rain to the southern parts of China.
Kompasu
was observed in the northeastern part of the South China Sea at around
10 a.m. on Tuesday, about 910 km east of Wanning City, Hainan province,
packing winds with a speed up to 90 km per hour at its centre, Xinhua
news agency quoted the provincial meteorological administration as
saying.
It will move westward at a speed of about 28 km per hour toward the island province.
The
provincial flood, wind and drought control headquarters has upgraded
its emergency response to level-III at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday.
The
provincial meteorological authority said that the typhoon is expected to
make landfall in the coastal areas from Wenchang City to Lingshui Li
Autonomous County from the afternoon to the night on Wednesday.
Affected
by both the typhoon and cold air, Hainan as well as the eastern and
southern parts of Guangdong province will be hit by heavy rain.
So far, three ports in Haikou, the capital of Hainan, have suspended operation.
Fishing boats have been called to return to port and outdoor activities have been halted.
The provincial emergency management department said the typhoon will bring serious impact to Hainan's agriculture.
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