Typhoon Danas slammed into Chiayi County on the island of Taiwan late Sunday, packing winds of up to 40 meters per second and triggering power outages, mudslides, and torrential rains. The storm – downgraded from 'severe' to 'regular' typhoon status upon landfall – left over 1,000 households without power in Kaohsiung City before churning northward.
Storm Track Shifts West
China's National Meteorological Center issued yellow alerts Monday as Danas takes an unexpected turn. The typhoon is now predicted to arc west-southwest toward coastal areas between Zhejiang's Taizhou and Fujian's Fuzhou, with potential landfall between July 8 afternoon and night.
Double Trouble for Mainland
While weakening after its Taiwan impact, Danas could still bring:
💨 Force 11 winds (Beaufort scale)
🌧️ Heavy rainfall through July 11
⚠️ Lingering circulation affecting Jiangnan and south China regions
Emergency Measures Activated
Zhejiang Maritime Safety Administration launched Level II typhoon responses Sunday morning. China's four-tier flood control system remains on high alert as coastal communities brace for the storm's next phase.
