On June14, Typhoon "Wutip"made its second landfall in Leizhou, Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. According to @Guangzhou Weather, a waterspout appeared in the waters near Nansha Port on the afternoon of June 14.
At around 22:00 on June 14, the Guangzhou Meteorological Serviceissued an analysis, stating that between 14:36 and15:30 on the day, two supercell storms moving southwest to northeast passed through the southern side of Humen Bridge and the eastern side of Longxue Island in Nansha District before entering Humen Town, Dongguan City.
Based on feedback from netizens regarding the timing and angles of photographs, the most probable scenario is that the waterspout near the southern side of Humen Bridge occurred between 14:36 and15:00, while the waterspout east of Longxue Island occurred between 15:00 andn 15:30. No disaster information has been received regarding these waterspouts.
Typhoon Wutip has entered Qingyuan
As of 08:00 today (June 15), Typhoon Wutip is located over Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. The maximum sustained winds near the center are at Level 7 (15 m/s), with a minimum central pressure of 995 hPa. The tropical depression is expected to move northeastward at a speed of 45-50 kilometers per hour while gradually weakening.
Forecast Chart for Typhoon Wutip during 5:00-17:00, June 15, 2025)
Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country.
The first typhoon of the year made its first landfall on Friday evening in Dongfang City in south China's island province of Hainan. It then made a second landfall around noon on Saturday in Leizhou City, Guangdong Province, located just north of Hainan.
According to the office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, Typhoon Wutip is expected to trigger sustained, widespread and intense winds and rainfall, significantly increasing the risk of disasters. It urged relevant departments and local governments to remain on high alert.
The office has dispatched three working teams to Hainan, Guangdong and Guangxi to guide disaster prevention efforts. Additionally, over 3,000 personnel from local firefighting units have been deployed to the frontlines.
The Ministry of Emergency Management has mobilized emergency rescue forces and aircraft in preparation for potential disasters.
Due to heavy rainfall caused by the typhoon, the Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Zhejiang Province on China's eastern coast. The ministry has also urged local authorities to closely monitor weather changes and utilize water conservancy infrastructure to safeguard lives and property.
This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows a view during heavy rainfall in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows raindrops on the glass during heavy rainfall in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
A citizen rides amid heavy rainfall in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
Vehicles run amid heavy rainfall in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
A worker repairs damaged road surface amid heavy rainfall in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Multiple Chinese authorities convened on Saturday to put in place precautionary measures against Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the southern parts of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
Author | Jiang Chang
Source | Xinhua, Guangzhou Weather
Editor | Huang Qini, James, Shen He
