China has activated a Level-IV emergency response in Hainan Province as Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2023, barrels toward the region. Authorities warn of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, with the storm expected to intensify before making landfall Sunday evening. 🌧️💨
What’s a Level-IV Response?
China’s four-tier emergency system ranges from Level I (most severe) to Level IV. The current alert signals coordinated efforts to protect residents, with work teams deployed to assist local relief operations. The National Meteorological Center issued a yellow typhoon warning—third-highest in the four-color system—urging coastal communities to prepare.
Tracking the Storm
As of Saturday morning, Kajiki’s center was 650 km east of Sanya City, moving westward at 25 km/h. Forecasters predict it’ll strengthen significantly, drenching Hainan Island, the Xisha Islands, and Zhongsha Islands with torrential rain through Sunday. 🗺️⛈️
Why It Matters
With climate extremes on the rise, understanding emergency protocols is key. Hainan, a tropical tourism hotspot, faces dual risks: flooding and disrupted travel. Stay tuned for updates as crews work to minimize impacts. 🚨✈️
