Typhoons Threaten China
China Prepares for Heavy Rain From Back-to-Back Typhoons Threatening Eastern Coast
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China is bracing for back-to-back typhoons that will drench the country's eastern coast with heavy rain this week. Typhoon Narra and Typhoon Saudel, part of a rare quartet of storms spinning across the Northwest Pacific, have already forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and shut down businesses and tourist sites Reuters.
Typhoon Saudel is expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces Thursday and Friday Yahoo News. The storms come after recent downpours pushed rivers over warning levels and flooded low-lying areas in Guangxi province, with more rain expected to extend back toward the region.
A Rare Quartet of Storms Across the Pacific
The twin typhoons are part of an unusual weather pattern creating four simultaneous storms across the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea Reuters. This rare configuration happens when atmospheric conditions align to spin up multiple tropical systems at once. Each storm follows its own path, but their timing creates compounding risks for East Asia.
Tens of Thousands Evacuate Coastal Communities
Evacuations have already begun across China's coastal and southern regions Yahoo News. Authorities ordered residents out of harm's way before the storms arrive. Businesses have shut their doors, tourist operations have been suspended, and schools prepared for possible closures.
Rivers Already Swollen From Recent Heavy Rain
The Guangxi province faced flooding from downpours earlier this week that pushed rivers above warning levels Reuters. Low-lying areas submerged as water rose faster than drainage systems could handle. Now, with Saudel's outer rain bands predicted to swing back toward Guangxi, the region faces a second round of potential flooding.
Eastern Seaboard Faces Direct Impact Thursday Through Friday
Typhoon Saudel will hit hardest along the coast between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, two of China's most densely populated regions Yahoo News. Weather models show the storm's rain extending inland, potentially bringing moisture back to Guangxi. Residents should expect power outages, mudslides, and blocked roads during peak rainfall.
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