(Guangdong, 23rd) Typhoon 'Gaemi' is approaching menacingly. Authorities in China's Guangdong Province have issued a rare alert to prepare for a "major disaster," requiring a "comprehensive entry into combat readiness."
Shenzhen is on high alert: all schools will be closed on the 23rd and 24th, and the city plans to relocate and shelter 400,000 people, calling on residents to prepare three days' worth of supplies. Shenzhen Airport will suspend all flights from 8pm on the 23rd, and the city’s subway system may also be suspended. Multiple cities—including Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Yangjiang, and Dongguan—have announced emergency "five suspensions" (suspending classes, work, production, transportation, and business operations).
On the morning of the 22nd at 10am, Guangdong's Provincial Flood Control Headquarters raised the typhoon emergency response to Level II and has already moved over ten thousand vessels in the province to safe harbor. The Meteorological Bureau forecasts that 'Gaemi'—as it approaches the western coast of Guangdong—will come very close to shore and could make landfall multiple times.
Shenzhen authorities expect 'Gaemi' to have a "severe impact" on the city from the night of the 23rd to the 24th, with an extremely high risk of disaster. The city plans to relocate and shelter about 400,000 people—including those in coastal and low-lying areas and at construction sites. The Shenzhen Emergency Management Bureau is urging citizens to stock up in advance on at least three days’ water, food, medicine, and other supplies, and to reduce outings.
Amid concerns about shortages of vegetables, food, and other daily necessities, Shenzhen's supermarkets—both large and small—have seen crowds of people stocking up. According to Shenzhen News, major supermarkets in the city have increased their inventory to meet both daily needs and emergency supply for the coming three days. Major online shopping platforms have also increased their supplies to the Guangdong region in advance.
The center of 'Gaemi' is expected to get very close to the west bank of the Pearl River estuary; Zhuhai will close all schools for the whole of the 23rd and 24th, and will begin implementing the "five suspensions" from the night of the 23rd. Jiangmen will implement the "five suspensions" across the entire city starting at 7pm on the 23rd. Yangjiang and Zhongshan have also stated they will adopt the "five suspensions" as appropriate, urging citizens to stock up on emergency supplies and food, and to reinforce doors, windows, and hanging objects.
At noon on the 22nd, Guangdong convened a province-wide typhoon response meeting. Provincial Party Secretary Huang Kunming stressed the need to fully enter emergency and combat ready status; all localities should implement the "five suspension" measures as appropriate and guide the public in disaster prevention and evacuation; strengthen checks of key hazard-prone areas to ensure no household or person is missed, and ensure the supply and price stability of necessities during the typhoon.
Shenzhen is on high alert: all schools will be closed on the 23rd and 24th, and the city plans to relocate and shelter 400,000 people, calling on residents to prepare three days' worth of supplies. Shenzhen Airport will suspend all flights from 8pm on the 23rd, and the city’s subway system may also be suspended. Multiple cities—including Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Yangjiang, and Dongguan—have announced emergency "five suspensions" (suspending classes, work, production, transportation, and business operations).
On the morning of the 22nd at 10am, Guangdong's Provincial Flood Control Headquarters raised the typhoon emergency response to Level II and has already moved over ten thousand vessels in the province to safe harbor. The Meteorological Bureau forecasts that 'Gaemi'—as it approaches the western coast of Guangdong—will come very close to shore and could make landfall multiple times.
Shenzhen authorities expect 'Gaemi' to have a "severe impact" on the city from the night of the 23rd to the 24th, with an extremely high risk of disaster. The city plans to relocate and shelter about 400,000 people—including those in coastal and low-lying areas and at construction sites. The Shenzhen Emergency Management Bureau is urging citizens to stock up in advance on at least three days’ water, food, medicine, and other supplies, and to reduce outings.
Amid concerns about shortages of vegetables, food, and other daily necessities, Shenzhen's supermarkets—both large and small—have seen crowds of people stocking up. According to Shenzhen News, major supermarkets in the city have increased their inventory to meet both daily needs and emergency supply for the coming three days. Major online shopping platforms have also increased their supplies to the Guangdong region in advance.
The center of 'Gaemi' is expected to get very close to the west bank of the Pearl River estuary; Zhuhai will close all schools for the whole of the 23rd and 24th, and will begin implementing the "five suspensions" from the night of the 23rd. Jiangmen will implement the "five suspensions" across the entire city starting at 7pm on the 23rd. Yangjiang and Zhongshan have also stated they will adopt the "five suspensions" as appropriate, urging citizens to stock up on emergency supplies and food, and to reinforce doors, windows, and hanging objects.
At noon on the 22nd, Guangdong convened a province-wide typhoon response meeting. Provincial Party Secretary Huang Kunming stressed the need to fully enter emergency and combat ready status; all localities should implement the "five suspension" measures as appropriate and guide the public in disaster prevention and evacuation; strengthen checks of key hazard-prone areas to ensure no household or person is missed, and ensure the supply and price stability of necessities during the typhoon.