Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, has weakened after battering southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early Monday. Once packing fierce winds and torrential rain, the storm was downgraded to a severe tropical storm as it made landfall near coastal cities like Beihai, Qinzhou, and Fangchenggang. Local authorities are now racing against the clock to restore normalcy. 🚨
Impact and Recovery Efforts
Matmo’s second landfall brought chaos to Guangxi, disrupting transportation, damaging infrastructure, and triggering evacuations. Emergency teams are clearing debris, restoring power, and providing aid to affected residents. No casualties have been reported yet, but officials warn of lingering risks like flooding and landslides. 🚧
What’s Next?
While the storm’s intensity has decreased, meteorologists urge caution as heavy rainfall continues. Social media footage shows locals banding together to clean up streets—proving community spirit shines even in tough times. 💪 Stay tuned for updates as recovery progresses!
