Typhoon Danas Triggers Evacuations and Closures Across Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces

Typhoon Danas has caused significant disruptions along the eastern coast of the Chinese mainland, particularly affecting Zhejiang and Fujian provinces where officials have initiated large-scale evacuations. The storm first struck the Dongtou district of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, at 9:25 PM on Tuesday before making a second landfall in Rui'an shortly after. Although the storm gradually weakened after its third landfall, it continued to bring heavy rain and strong winds, prompting emergency measures.

In Zhejiang, authorities evacuated 71,000 residents from high-risk areas such as coastal zones, islands, and flood-prone locations by 10 AM Tuesday. The region enforced strict safety precautions, leading to the suspension of 118 passenger ferry routes, the grounding of 577 leisure fishing boats, and the cancellation of 372 train services. Additionally, 68 major tourist attractions and 70 tourism-related projects classified as high-risk were closed to ensure public safety.

In Fujian, educational institutions suspended all activities, particularly in Fuzhou and Ningde, in response to heightened geological hazard alerts. Officials extended public transport suspensions and the closure of scenic areas due to ongoing warnings about geological risks. While Typhoon Danas continues to weaken as it moves further inland, residents in both Fujian and parts of Guangdong are still facing potential hazards from heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Zhejiang downgraded its typhoon emergency response level on Wednesday afternoon, but continued caution regarding heavy rains was advised in southern areas.