Typhoon Wutip, the season’s first typhoon for China, is gathering strength as it heads towards Hainan Province on the Chinese mainland. According to the National Meteorological Center (NMC), Wutip could make landfall between Lingshui and Ledong in the early hours of Friday, packing winds of 25 to 28 meters per second\u0004equivalent to a strong tropical storm.
Chief forecaster Zhang Ling warns that the most intense rainfall will hit from June 13 to 14, with some areas forecast to receive 100 to 300 millimeters of rain, and isolated spots seeing up to 700 mm in just two days. "After its first landfall, Wutip is expected to shift northeast for a second strike along the coast from western Guangdong to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region," Zhang said.
To keep residents safe, railway services on Hainan Island were halted at 4 p.m. on Thursday, though some trains could resume operation on Saturday. Travelers, digital nomads, and business teams in the region should stay tuned to local advisories and adjust plans accordingly.
Local communities—from the beach resorts in Sanya to the forests of Jianfengling—are preparing for potential flooding and wind damage. The storm also serves as a reminder of how weather events can ripple through supply chains, tourism, and daily life, underscoring the need for resilient planning and sustainable practices.
Global citizens can follow official NMC updates as Wutip makes its way across southern China, highlighting the interconnected nature of climate challenges and our collective response.
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Typhoon Wutip expected to make 1st landfall in S China's Hainan
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