Hold onto your umbrellas, folks! 🌂 East China's Fujian Province has ramped up its emergency response as Typhoon Kong-rey, the 21st typhoon of the year, sweeps closer with mighty winds and heavy rains.
On Thursday, authorities issued the second highest-level emergency response. In a flurry of precautions, railway and maritime officials have suspended several train services and halted 71 coastal passenger ferry routes, impacting 190 vessels. Plus, 115 coastal construction projects have hit the pause button until the storm passes.
Rescue forces aren't taking any chances! 🚁🚤 Specialized teams, including rescue ships, helicopters, and patrol boats, are on standby, ready to jump into action if needed, according to the Fujian maritime authorities.
The National Meteorological Center warns that Kong-rey might make landfall along the coasts of Fujian or Zhejiang provinces as it moves northeast. An orange alert has been issued, signaling that torrential rains are on the horizon for eastern areas, including Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu provinces, and Shanghai from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
Quick weather tip: China uses a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe. They've also got a color-coded weather warning system where red means extreme danger, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.
Stay safe out there and keep those rain boots handy! 🥾🌧️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
