South China's tropical island province of Hainan has activated its highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Kajiki barrels toward the region, bringing fears of torrential rain and destructive winds. Authorities upgraded the alert Sunday morning, urging residents to brace for impact 🌪️.
The storm, moving northwest at 15-20 km/h, is expected to make landfall late Monday. Coastal areas could see waves up to 10 meters high, while rainfall may exceed 300mm in some regions—enough to flood a TikToker's entire feed 📱💦.
What You Need to Know
• Emergency teams are pre-positioning supplies and evacuating high-risk zones • Flights and ferry services suspended until further notice ✈️⛴️ • Power companies deploying 24/7 repair crews 💡🔧
Local meteorologist Dr. Lin Wei told NewspaperAmigo.com: "This typhoon's structure is tight and well-organized—it means business. Everyone should stay indoors once the outer bands hit."
Why Hainan? 🌴
As China's southernmost province, Hainan frequently faces tropical storms. But Kajiki arrives during peak tourism season, putting both locals and travelers on edge. Resorts are offering free postponements, while viral videos show workers securing palm trees with steel cables 🌴🔗.
Travelers planning Bali-style getaways take note: Monitor official updates and avoid coastal adventures this week! 🏄♂️🚫
