Typhoon Wipha, the sixth storm of the year, slammed into southern China on Sunday, unleashing chaos across coastal regions and triggering the most severe transport disruptions in decades. The typhoon made landfall near Jiangmen City in Guangdong at 5:50 p.m., forcing authorities in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan to issue urgent alerts. 🚨
Transport Gridlock & Safety Warnings
Flights were canceled, high-speed trains halted, and major highways submerged as torrential rains battered the area. Social media flooded with videos of flooded streets and stranded commuters. 🚆✈️ Local officials urged residents to avoid nonessential travel, emphasizing risks of landslides and flash floods.
What’s Next?
Meteorologists predict the storm will weaken as it moves inland, but heavy rains may persist until Tuesday. Recovery efforts are already underway, but experts warn climate change could fuel more intense typhoons in the region. 🌧️💡
