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Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall

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Typhoon Matmo's Impact and Precautions

Typhoon Matmo made landfall in China, affecting the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan, which prompted significant evacuations and precautionary measures.

Evacuations and Preparations

  • The Chinese government evacuated approximately 347,000 people from the provinces of Guangdong and Hainan.
  • Hainan proactively evacuated 197,856 people ahead of the storm.
  • In southwestern Guangdong, 151,000 people were evacuated due to the typhoon's direct impact.
  • Flights, public transport, and businesses in Hainan were shut down starting Saturday to prepare for the storm.

Weather Warnings and Conditions

  • The storm had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph).
  • A red-level typhoon warning was issued, indicating the highest alert level.
  • Rainfall in parts of Guangdong and Hainan expected to reach 100 to 249 mm (3.93 to 9.8 inches).
  • Footage showed large waves causing seawater to wash onto roads in coastal villages of Guangdong's Zhanjiang.

Impact in Other Regions

  • Macau, although not directly in the storm's path, canceled classes and tutoring sessions due to adverse weather conditions.
  • Earlier, Typhoon Matmo passed through the Philippines with no casualties or major damage reported, affecting over 220,000 people in northern agricultural and mountainous areas.
  • Nearly 35,000 people in the Philippines sought emergency shelters or stayed with relatives in safer locations.

Future Trajectory

  • The storm is expected to move westward and north, heading towards northern Vietnam and China's Yunnan province.
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