China is ramping up emergency measures as Typhoon Maliksi, the second storm of the year, barrels toward southern coastal regions. Authorities activated a level-4 emergency response Thursday to tackle expected gales and torrential rains . The typhoon was spotted 175 km south of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, on Friday afternoon and is forecast to hit between Maoming’s Dianbai District and Zhuhai City by evening.
Residents in Guangdong are advised to secure property and avoid coastal areas . The storm’s tropical storm-level winds could disrupt travel and power supplies, with flood risks rising in low-lying zones. Social media buzzed with locals sharing prep tips, from stocking snacks to memes about 'rain vs. Wi-Fi priorities' .
Maliksi follows Typhoon Ewiniar, which struck earlier this month, testing China’s disaster response systems. Stay tuned for updates as we track this #WeatherWatch!
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. The typhoon was spotted 175 km south of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, on Friday afternoon and is forecast to hit between Maoming’s Dianbai District and Zhuhai City by evening.
. The storm’s tropical storm-level winds could disrupt travel and power supplies, with flood risks rising in low-lying zones. Social media buzzed with locals sharing prep tips, from stocking snacks to memes about 'rain vs. Wi-Fi priorities' 
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