Moving at a speed of 15 km/h, Typhoon Chaba is forecast to make landfall in coastal areas between Dianbai District of Maoming and Leizhou City of Zhanjiang on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Guangdong Weather
The first to land in China this year, the rough storms will rip through the west of Guangdong from July 2 to 4. As of 11:00 a.m., a total of 92 typhoon warnings have been issued in the province with preventive efforts by local authorities underway.
Photo: Guangdong Weather
According to the provincial emergency management department, by 20:00 of July 1, 77,900 people have been transferred to safe places, 53,728 fishing boats called back to harbour, 82 seaside scenic spots and beaches closed.
Ferry services to Naozhou Island have been suspended at the Dongnan dock of Donghai Island, Zhanjiang. (Photo: Dong Tianjian)
Trains passing through Zhanjiang West Station as follow have been suspended on July 2 and 3:
Meanwhile, all trains from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhanjiang were temporarily suspended on July 2. Passengers who have purchased the canceled trains can apply for a full refund within 30 days at the ticket booth window, 12306.com and 12306 APP.
3-day weather forecast of Guangdong
July 2: Torrential rain easing to rainstorms in western Guangdong and western Pearl River Delta; heavy rain to torrential rain in southern Pearl River Delta and eastern Guangdong; moderate to heavy rain in other regions.
July 3: Torrential rain easing to rainstorms in western Guangdong; heavy rain with localized torrential rain in the Pearl River Delta and eastern Guangdong; moderate with localized heavy rain in northern Guangdong.
July 4: Heavy rain and localized torrential rain in the west of western Guangdong and southern coastal areas; showers in other regions.
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