China, Typhoon Wipha
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China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Sunday raised its emergency response for flood and typhoon control to Level 3 in Guangd
Typhoon Wipha caused severe weather in southern China and Hong Kong, leading to flash floods, landslides, and disrupted transportation. Guangdong and other coastal provinces faced heavy rainfall and wind hazards.
Typhoon Wipha disrupted travel and daily life across Hong Kong and southern China today, grounding over 400 flights and affecting around 80,000 passengers in Hong Kong alone. Hundreds more flights were delayed in nearby cities. High winds toppled trees, injuring 26 people, and… pic.twitter.com/79U0q0vgiy
A railway worker checks facilities along high-speed lines in coastal areas of Guangdong province on Monday morning. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]