Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to affect millions as Typhoon Danas' remnants bring severe weather hazards to southern China and Hong Kong.
Southern China and Hong Kong on High Alert as Typhoon Danas Brings Severe Weather
Southern China and Hong Kong on High Alert as Typhoon Danas Brings Severe Weather
Authorities issue warnings for flash floods and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Danas hit southern China and Hong Kong.
Southern China and Hong Kong are currently facing significant weather challenges as the remnants of Typhoon Danas sweep across the region. Following its initial landfall on Taiwan's populous west coast on Monday—resulting in two fatalities and power outages for about 600,000 households—the storm progressed to China where it made landfall again. On Wednesday, the system was downgraded to a tropical depression, though it continued to wreak havoc, unleashing around 17.2 inches of rain by Thursday morning.
Meteorological reports indicate that the storm is set to bring an additional three inches of rain per hour through Friday, particularly impacting Guangdong province, home to approximately 127 million residents. Local meteorological authorities have categorized the disaster risk, anticipating flash floods, landslides, and further adverse effects due to thunderstorms and wind gusts reaching up to 73 miles per hour—almost equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.
In Hong Kong, the influence of Typhoon Danas is compounded by the seasonal monsoon rains, resulting in forecasted torrential rains and thunderstorms. Anticipating dangerous conditions, local authorities decided to suspend schools for Friday and issued a red rain warning, indicating intense rainfall rates exceeding 1.9 inches per hour. Wind gusts were recorded at 43 miles per hour on Sha Chau Island, adjacent to the city’s airport.
With advisories from the meteorological agency urging residents to remain indoors amidst the forecast of prolonged severe weather conditions, many in the affected regions are bracing for potential disruptions and hazards over the coming days.
Meteorological reports indicate that the storm is set to bring an additional three inches of rain per hour through Friday, particularly impacting Guangdong province, home to approximately 127 million residents. Local meteorological authorities have categorized the disaster risk, anticipating flash floods, landslides, and further adverse effects due to thunderstorms and wind gusts reaching up to 73 miles per hour—almost equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.
In Hong Kong, the influence of Typhoon Danas is compounded by the seasonal monsoon rains, resulting in forecasted torrential rains and thunderstorms. Anticipating dangerous conditions, local authorities decided to suspend schools for Friday and issued a red rain warning, indicating intense rainfall rates exceeding 1.9 inches per hour. Wind gusts were recorded at 43 miles per hour on Sha Chau Island, adjacent to the city’s airport.
With advisories from the meteorological agency urging residents to remain indoors amidst the forecast of prolonged severe weather conditions, many in the affected regions are bracing for potential disruptions and hazards over the coming days.
