ALBAWABA - Guangdong, China: Typhoon Saola, the ninth to hit China this year, has wreaked havoc in the southern province of Guangdong. With its landfall, tragedy struck as a tree crushed a vehicle in Shenzhen, claiming one life.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced the wrath of the typhoon, with approximately 500 flights canceled and a woman knocked down and dragged by its powerful winds.
The region was already on high alert as Saola approached, leading to the evacuation of 780,000 people from high-risk areas and the return of over 80,000 fishing boats to port. Additionally, the opening dates for schools in 13 cities across the province were postponed.
In Hong Kong, the typhoon disrupted daily life significantly, leaving hundreds of stranded passengers at the airport due to flight cancellations. The video footage of a woman being swept off her feet by the typhoon's force circulated widely.
Guangdong Meteorological Observation Unit reported that Saola Typhoon made landfall around 03:30 local time in the coastal area of Zhuhai city. The impact was immediately apparent, with numerous trees toppling onto roads and vehicles in Shenzhen.
The typhoon's intensity has left the province in a state of emergency, with the situation expected to persist in the southern and coastal regions. Meanwhile, Typhoon Haikui is poised to strike Taiwan, prompting authorities to issue warnings, anticipating heavy rainfall and potential disruptions throughout the week.
