🌪️ Imagine a giant spinning top crashing into the coast … That was Typhoon Matmo making landfall on Saturday in Xuwen County, in the Chinese mainland's Guangdong Province.
The 21st typhoon of the year packed maximum gusts of 42 meters per second and a central pressure of 965 hPa. Before it arrived, Hainan and the Leizhou Peninsula were already feeling the heat with strong winds and towering waves.
Authorities in Hainan activated emergency measures: transport services were suspended, ferries paused, and scenic spots shut down as a precaution. Residents stocked up on essentials and braced for impact.
Now that Matmo has moved inland, experts say rainfall and gusty winds could spread further across Guangdong. Stay updated, follow local instructions, and keep your emergency kits ready! 🌊🧭
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
