Typhoon Koinu, which recently caused devastation in Taiwan, is now approaching the southern coast of China, specifically Guangdong province. The typhoon, named “Koinu” which means “puppy” in Japanese, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region over the next three days, according to China’s National Meteorological Centre (NMC).
The NMC has warned that Guangdong could experience rainfall exceeding 300 millimeters and has issued a yellow alert for strong winds, which is the third-highest level in their warning system.
In preparation for the typhoon’s arrival, Guangdong province has suspended dozens of ferry routes, and tourists have been cautioned to avoid beach resorts, especially on the final day of a week-long national holiday.
As of 8 a.m. on Friday, Typhoon Koinu was traveling at around 144 kilometers per hour (89 miles per hour) off the coast of the southern Guangdong city of Shanwei. This is a significant decrease from its peak intensity of 252 kilometers per hour (156 miles per hour) when it struck Taiwan.
The typhoon is expected to weaken into a strong tropical storm as it progresses westward along China’s southern coast.
In Taiwan, Typhoon Koinu resulted in one fatality and nearly 400 injuries. Orchid Island, a remote area with approximately 5,000 residents off Taiwan’s east coast, bore the brunt of the storm, with extensive damage, overturned boats, sunken vessels in the harbor, damaged schools, and power outages. Efforts to restore power and provide assistance to the affected areas are underway, including the deployment of an air force helicopter to aid in restoring electricity.
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