Guangdong Province Downgrades Typhoon Alert as Storm Weakens

The effects of Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, on Guangdong province in South China are diminishing. Consequently, the provincial headquarters for flood, drought, and wind control adjusted its emergency response to wind control from Level II to Level IV at 11:00 am on Monday.

The provincial meteorological observatory anticipates continued heavy rainfall in southern Guangdong cities and counties on Monday. However, the typhoon's winds and rainfall are expected to significantly decrease across the province beginning Tuesday.

Despite the reduced alert level, all areas and departments in Guangdong are instructed to remain vigilant. This includes maintaining continuous 24/7 duty rotations and interagency coordination meetings. Comprehensive preventive measures against typhoons, heavy rainfall, and potential secondary disasters must also be implemented.

Disaster recovery efforts are currently in progress. Priority is being given to repairing essential infrastructure, including transportation networks, power grids, and telecommunications systems.

Typhoon Wipha made its second landfall near Hailing Island in Yangjiang, Guangdong, at approximately 8:15 pm on Sunday. It had weakened to a strong tropical storm, with maximum wind speeds of 25 meters per second near its center, according to the provincial meteorological observatory.

China employs a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I representing the most severe level of response.