Typhoon Podul to Batter Southeastern China After Taiwan Landfall

Typhoon Podul, having made its initial landfall in China's Taiwan region on Wednesday afternoon, is anticipated to make a second landfall along the coast stretching from Xiamen, Fujian Province, to Shantou, Guangdong Province, in southeast China. This second landfall is predicted to occur between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecasts that the second landfall will occur at either strong tropical storm or typhoon strength. Wind speeds are expected to range from 25 to 33 meters per second.

Following the second landfall, Typhoon Podul is projected to continue moving in a west-northwest direction, gradually diminishing in intensity. Over the subsequent two days, the typhoon is expected to significantly impact regions from Guangdong and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Chongqing Municipality and other areas in southwest China. These areas are expected to experience torrential or severe torrential rain, with extremely torrential rain possible in certain locations.

Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions. This includes reinforcing doors and windows, stocking up on drinking water and non-perishable food, and avoiding unnecessary travel during the typhoon's impact. Residents are advised to only travel after typhoon warnings have been lifted.

Furthermore, the public is cautioned to be vigilant about potential hazards such as landslides and mudslides, which can be triggered by heavy rainfall. It is recommended to stay away from areas with high meteorological disaster risks.