Maysak: Double Landfall, Wide Impact
Typhoon Maysak Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain and Transport Disruptions Across Southern China
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After crossing Hainan, Maysak is forecast to enter the Beibu Gulf and make a second landfall near the Guangxi-Vietnam border on Saturday evening.
In Guangdong's Zhanjiang, more than 20,000 fishing boats have sheltered in port, and Guangdong is operating at a Level-IV emergency response for Typhoon Maysak.
Roll-on/roll-off ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait were suspended from 2 a.m. Friday for one to two days, and all inter-island train services were suspended on Friday and Saturday as part of transport disruptions in Hainan.
Forecasts anticipate heavy rainfall across central and western Guangdong, southern Guangxi, and Hainan, with eleven cities expected to receive 150-250 mm and some areas potentially exceeding 350 mm.
Typhoon Maysak — the 10th named storm of 2026 — struck China's southern island province of Hainan on July 3, making it the country's first typhoon landfall of the year. MarketScreener reported that flights, rail services, and ferry routes were immediately suspended as the storm moved ashore.
After crossing Hainan, Maysak is forecast to enter the Beibu Gulf and make a second landfall near the Guangxi-Vietnam border by Saturday evening. Some areas could see rainfall exceeding 350 mm, and authorities across three provinces are racing to protect lives and infrastructure.
Maysak's Path: Hainan First, Then Guangxi Coast
The storm was tracking northwest at 10 to 15 km/h when it made landfall, positioned roughly 145 km south of Lingshui. China's national meteorological authorities issued Yellow alerts — the second-lowest tier — covering Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Officials expect Maysak to weaken as it crosses Hainan before re-emerging into the Beibu Gulf and striking again near the Guangxi-Vietnam border.
Eleven cities across central and western Guangdong and southern Guangxi are forecast to receive 150 to 250 mm of rain. Isolated areas could see more than 350 mm — enough to cause serious flooding. Yahoo News noted that heavy rain warnings also cover much of Guizhou province, well inland from the coast.
Ferries Stopped, Trains Halted, Flights Cancelled Across Hainan
Transport across the Qiongzhou Strait — the narrow waterway between Hainan and the mainland — shut down at 2 a.m. Friday. Roll-on/roll-off ferry services were suspended for one to two days. All inter-island train services were also halted on Friday and Saturday. Flight cancellations hit Sanya and other Hainan airports hard.
Schools in parts of Hainan closed ahead of the storm. Tourism sites along the coast were put on alert. Officials urged residents and visitors to stay indoors and avoid low-lying areas prone to flash flooding and storm surge.
20,000 Fishing Boats Shelter as Guangdong Raises Emergency Level
In Zhanjiang, a major fishing port in Guangdong, more than 20,000 fishing boats returned to harbor before the storm arrived. Guangdong province activated a Level-IV emergency response — the lowest of four tiers, but a signal that agencies are on formal alert. Authorities ordered offshore oil and gas platforms to evacuate non-essential workers.
Guangdong officials also directed fishing operators to account for all boats and crews. Safety checks on coastal infrastructure were ordered before Maysak's outer bands reached the province. The Level-IV status allows local governments to mobilize resources quickly if conditions worsen.
What Comes Next as Maysak Tracks Toward Vietnam Border
Once Maysak exits Hainan and crosses the Beibu Gulf, it is expected to make its second landfall near the Guangxi-Vietnam border on Saturday evening. The storm may weaken over land but will still carry heavy rain deep into Guangxi and beyond. Emergency teams across the region are pre-positioned to respond quickly.
Authorities say they will issue additional safety advisories as the storm moves north. Officials are watching closely for any track shifts that could intensify rainfall in densely populated coastal cities. The coordinated response across Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi marks one of the region's largest typhoon mobilizations so far in 2026.
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