Typhoon Wutip slammed into Hainan province late Friday, unleashing 30m/s winds and torrential rains as southern China braces for its first major storm of the year. The weakened-but-still-dangerous system disrupted life across the region, toppling trees and forcing dramatic rescues 🚁.
Coastal Chaos & Heroic Rescues
At Tianya Haijiao—Sanya’s iconic 'Edge of Heaven' tourist spot—waves battered docks as crews secured vessels. Meanwhile, rescue teams saved 12 sailors from a cargo ship stranded in the South China Sea, deploying helicopters and boats amid raging winds 🌊.
Veggie Stockpiles & School Shutdowns
Haikou residents aren’t panic-buying 🥦—the city pre-stocked 4,500 tonnes of veggies to keep prices stable. 'We’ve got everything we need right here,' one local told NewspaperAmigo.com. In Guangdong’s Zhanjiang, all schools closed as authorities prepped evacuation plans.
Transport Turbulence
Multiple coastal rail services halted operations 🚆, while Hainan’s Ledong County saw power plants shut down after winds hit Level 10. China upgraded its emergency response to Level IV, deploying specialist teams to flood-prone areas.
As Wutip churns northwest, over 7 rescue vessels and 4 choppers remain on standby. One thing’s clear: Southern China isn’t just weathering the storm—it’s TikTok-level prepared 💪.
