Typhoon Danas, the fourth storm of the season, formed early Saturday morning over the northeastern waters of the South China Sea. Within hours, it churned northward with maximum sustained winds reaching Force 10, setting its sights on the coastlines of southwestern Taiwan and northern Fujian.
By 5 p.m. Beijing Time, Danas's eye sat roughly 355 kilometers southwest of Taiwan's Cape Eluanbi. Forecasters predict the system will continue its northeastward track, intensify further, and potentially strengthen into a full typhoon in the coming hours.
In response, the Chinese mainland's National Meteorological Center issued a yellow typhoon warning at 6 p.m. Saturday – a signal that communities should brace for high winds and heavy rain. Simultaneously, the Chinese mainland's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level IV emergency response in Fujian and Guangdong provinces to coordinate flood and typhoon control operations.
A dedicated working group has already been dispatched to Fujian to support local authorities with preparedness measures, from reinforcing coastal defenses to ensuring timely evacuations if needed. On July 5, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters joined forces with the Ministry of Emergency Management for a high-level consultation, including video briefings with provincial officials, to fine-tune the response and safeguard lives and property.
As Danas gathers strength over warm seas, residents and businesses along its projected path are urged to stay informed, heed official advisories, and secure their safety plans. With coordinated efforts underway, the Chinese mainland is racing to stay one step ahead of the storm.
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