Three typhoons threaten China with heavy rain and flood risks

Three typhoons—Saide, Zitan, and Janglavie—are expected to impact China, bringing significant weather risks including heavy rain, floods, and geological hazards.

Typhoon Zitan, currently in the Beibu Gulf, is projected to move northeast toward the coasts of Guangxi and the western Leizhou Peninsula, potentially strengthening to a strong tropical storm. It is expected to cause heavy to torrential rain in southern Guangxi, Hainan, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Taiwan, with high risks of flash floods and landslides in southwestern Guangxi.

Typhoon Saide is moving west-northwest and may reach super typhoon strength within three days. It is expected to enter the East China Sea around August 26 and could potentially make landfall along the East China coast or turn northeast. Meanwhile, Typhoon Janglavie is moving slowly westward and may weaken or dissipate near the coast of Fujian by August 24.

In response to the extreme weather, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued warnings to regional departments in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Zhejiang. Authorities are urged to monitor high-risk areas such as mountain streams and river channels, implement emergency evacuation protocols, and ensure the safety of tourists in mountain and water-based scenic areas during the summer peak season.