Typhoon Yagi Threatens Guangdong Province, China

Typhoon Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, has intensified into a super typhoon and is expected to make landfall on the Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong province early Friday morning. The Guangdong Meteorological Service issued a statement on Thursday warning of the potential for severe wind and rain impact on Zhanjiang, a coastal city in the western part of Guangdong.

In preparation for the typhoon, Zhanjiang has raised a yellow typhoon warning signal, urging relevant departments to take necessary measures to prevent and cope with potential disasters. China's four-tier, color-coded weather warning system uses red for the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.

To ensure the safety of students and teachers, the educational department in Zhanjiang has ordered all schools and kindergartens to suspend classes on Thursday. In Yangxi county, all primary and high schools, kindergartens, and off-campus education and training institutions have been ordered to suspend classes for two days starting Thursday.

Local authorities have also taken steps to protect residents and infrastructure. Fishing vessels have been required to return to typhoon shelters, major outdoor projects have been asked to stop construction, and residents have been urged to stay indoors.

All coastal tourist attractions and beaches in Guangdong province have been ordered to close temporarily beginning Wednesday evening. Cross-sea routes and island tours have also been urged to close in a timely manner.

China Railway Guangzhou Group Co Ltd has implemented anti-typhoon measures, including adjusting operating sections and suspending high-speed trains passing through the Qiongzhou Strait.

In Zhuhai airport, located at the mouth of the Pearl River, a total of 16 departure flights and 26 arrival flights have been cancelled on Thursday to ensure flying safety.

The authorities are closely monitoring the typhoon's path and taking all necessary precautions to minimize its impact on the region.