Typhoon Prapiroon, the fourth typhoon of this year, made landfall early Monday morning at 1:30 a.m. along the coast of Wanning City in south China's island province of Hainan. The storm brought powerful winds of up to 28 meters per second near its center, according to the local meteorological service.
Residents in Wanning City have been advised to take necessary precautions as the typhoon approaches. Emergency response teams are on high alert to assist with any potential impacts from the storm. This latest typhoon adds to the increasing number of storms this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather events.
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