On Saturday morning, a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensified, becoming Typhoon Kajiki. This marks the 13th typhoon of the year. The storm is currently moving towards the southern coast of China's Hainan Island, according to the Hainan provincial meteorological bureau.
At 8 a.m. on Saturday, the typhoon's center was situated approximately 770 kilometers east of Sanya City, Hainan. The storm was generating winds of up to 18 meters per second, with a central pressure of 998 hectopascals.
Typhoon Kajiki is projected to continue its westward-northwestward movement at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour. Its strength is expected to increase further. The typhoon is likely to either make landfall or pass near the southern coast of Hainan Island around Sunday evening. Following this, it is predicted to move towards the central and northern coastal areas of Vietnam.
5 Comments
Coccinella
If only we allocated more resources to emergency services - we could save lives.
Muchacho
Typhoon Kajiki? Really? Can we come up with more descriptive names instead of just going with the weather patterns?
Mariposa
Thanks to timely alerts, we can stay informed and protect our loved ones from Typhoon Kajiki.
Muchacha
Seems like the media is sensationalizing the typhoon. What's the real impact on local communities?
Comandante
More focus should be on the human toll this storm could take rather than just wind speeds and pressure.