As the 2023 Pacific typhoon season hits its stride, Typhoon Saola—packing Category-4 hurricane winds—is barreling toward the Chinese mainland’s eastern and southern coasts . Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Haikui is gaining strength as it moves west-northwest, threatening to add more chaos to the region. The wild weather duo has already disrupted daily life: Shenzhen City has postponed the autumn semester start for primary and secondary schools by three days, rescheduling to September 4
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Residents in affected areas are bracing for heavy rain, flooding, and power outages. Travelers planning trips to coastal cities like Shanghai or Guangzhou are advised to check updates closely . Think of it as a summer blockbuster nobody asked for—this is nature’s 'one-two punch,' as meteorologists track both systems’ paths.
Why does this matter for the digitally connected generation? From delayed school semesters to supply chain slowdowns, these storms could ripple through everything from TikTok trends to tech shipments
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cgtn.com