Fujian Province in the Chinese mainland has issued the second highest-level emergency response in anticipation of Typhoon Kong-rey, the 21st typhoon of this year.
In preparation for the storm's impact, railway and maritime authorities have suspended several train services and halted 71 coastal passenger ferry routes, affecting a total of 190 vessels. Additionally, 115 coastal construction projects have been stopped until further notice to ensure public safety.
Specialized rescue forces, including rescue ships, helicopters, and patrol boats, have been deployed on standby to respond to any potential emergencies, according to Fujian maritime authorities.
The National Meteorological Center has indicated a possibility that Kong-rey could make landfall along the coasts of Fujian or Zhejiang provinces as it moves northeastward. An orange alert has been issued, warning that the typhoon will bring torrential rains to eastern areas, including Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu provinces, and Shanghai, from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
China operates a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe. Similarly, the country employs a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, where red represents the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
