Southern China has been drenched with heavy rains from Typhoon Haikui. For seven consecutive days, the slow-moving weather system has brought relentless downpours to the region, causing flooding in low-lying areas, road blockages, and trapping residents.

<h2>Evacuation measures</h2>

In rural Bobai county&nbsp;—&nbsp;in China's Guangxi region —&nbsp;rescuers on assault boats have been working diligently since Sunday night to evacuate stranded residents from homes submerged in water over two metres (6.6 feet) deep, reported state media on Monday.

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The heavy rain is expected to persist in Guangxi over the next few days, which can exacerbate the flooding situation further.

<h2>Haikui</h2>

Typhoon Haikui, which initially made landfall in China's Fujian province on September 5, has since weakened to a tropical storm.&nbsp;

However, the storm's residual circulation continues to wreak havoc in southern China. The populous city of Shenzhen, as per a Reuters report, has experienced its heaviest rainfall since record-keeping began in 1952. Neighbouring Hong Kong also endured its worst storm in 140 years.

<h2>Alarm bells</h2>

Scientists have reportedly raised concerns about an increased risk of disasters, as typhoons hitting China continue to intensify and their paths grow more complex.

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This threat, as per them, extends to coastal cities like Shenzhen, which regularly brave tropical cyclones and already have robust flood defence systems in place.

Shao Sun, a climatologist at the University of California, Irvine, explained, "Typhoons that move far inland affect regions historically less exposed to heavy rainfall and strong wind, often with lower disaster resilience, leading to more severe losses."&nbsp;

"In this case of Shenzhen, the disaster was mainly due to the slow westward movement of Haikui's residual circulation, which nearly stagnated in its spatial position from the afternoon of September&nbsp;7 to the early hours of September&nbsp;8, and a 'train effect'&nbsp;of heavy rainfall occurred, causing the event to exceed its expected intensity," he added.

"Train effect" refers to a cumulative effect where successive convective cloud systems pass over the area, causing a significant accumulation of rainfall and significantly increasing the risk of heavy or even extreme rainfall.

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Southern China has been drenched with heavy rains from Typhoon Haikui. For seven consecutive days, the slow-moving weather system has brought relentless downpours to the region, causing flooding in low-lying areas, road blockages, and trapping residents.

Southern China has been drenched with heavy rains from Typhoon Haikui. For seven consecutive days, the slow-moving weather system has brought relentless downpours to the region, causing flooding in low-lying areas, road blockages, and trapping residents. Evacuation measures In rural Bobai county — in China's Guangxi region — rescuers on assault boats have been working diligently since Sunday night to evacuate stranded residents from homes submerged in water over two metres (6.6 feet) deep, reported state media on Monday. Also read | 9/11 attacks 22nd anniversary: DNA analysis helps identify two victims decades after the tragedy The heavy rain is expected to persist in Guangxi over the next few days, which can exacerbate the flooding situation further. Haikui Typhoon Haikui, which initially made landfall in China's Fujian province on September 5, has since weakened to a tropical storm. However, the storm's residual circulation continues to wreak havoc in southern China. The populous city of Shenzhen, as per a Reuters report, has experienced its heaviest rainfall since record-keeping began in 1952. Neighbouring Hong Kong also endured its worst storm in 140 years. Alarm bells Scientists have reportedly raised concerns about an increased risk of disasters, as typhoons hitting China continue to intensify and their paths grow more complex. Also read | Morocco earthquake: Locals race against time to rescue survivors trapped under collapsed buildings This threat, as per them, extends to coastal cities like Shenzhen, which regularly brave tropical cyclones and already have robust flood defence systems in place. Shao Sun, a climatologist at the University of California, Irvine, explained, "Typhoons that move far inland affect regions historically less exposed to heavy rainfall and strong wind, often with lower disaster resilience, leading to more severe losses." "In this case of Shenzhen, the disaster was mainly due to the slow westward movement of Haikui's residual circulation, which nearly stagnated in its spatial position from the afternoon of September 7 to the early hours of September 8, and a 'train effect' of heavy rainfall occurred, causing the event to exceed its expected intensity," he added. "Train effect" refers to a cumulative effect where successive convective cloud systems pass over the area, causing a significant accumulation of rainfall and significantly increasing the risk of heavy or even extreme rainfall. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Typhoon Haikui batters China with seven days of heavy rainfall

Torrential rain has battered Hong Kong, which witnessed its highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago, on Friday (September 8), causing widespread flooding across the densely packed city. At least one person was reported dead and more than 80&nbsp;people were said to be injured in Hong Kong, as per Reuters citing officials.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, all schools, several subway stations and offices, in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen were shut after Typhoon Haikui’s residual storm clouds unleashed the heaviest rain since records began in 1952.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Black’ rainstorm warning in Hong Kong</h2>

The heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years has submerged streets, shopping malls and metro stations across Hong Kong and prompted officials to shut schools and ask workers to stay at home.&nbsp;Hong Kong’s observatory reported rainfall of 158.1 millimetres between 11:00 pm (local time) on Thursday and midnight on Friday.&nbsp;

The weather bureau also issued the highest “black” rainstorm warning and recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall on Hong Kong’s main island, Kowloon and the northeastern part of the city’s New Territories since Thursday night.&nbsp;

A report by Reuters citing&nbsp;a television news channel said that rescue&nbsp;workers took one person to hospital who was dead on arrival, while some 83 people were said to be injured.&nbsp;

The officials have also issued landslide risk warnings near the city’s mountainous terrain while streets turned into torrents and social media videos showed workers wading waist-deep in a station, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

The conditions were expected to last till at least Friday afternoon, said the weather bureau. They have also attributed this to the trough of low pressure associated with the remnant of Typhoon Haikui.&nbsp;

Hong Kong leader, John Lee said he was very concerned about the severe flooding in most parts of the city and has instructed all departments to respond with “all-out efforts”.&nbsp;

Travel and transport between Liantang Port and Wenjindu Port connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong were also suspended&nbsp;due to flood damage, said the government.&nbsp;

All schools in Hong Kong have been suspended due to “extensive flooding,” said the officials, adding that employers have been asked to observe arrangements typically used for the strong wind signal 8, which brings the city to an effective standstill.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Macau’s weather bureau issued the lowest “yellow” rainstorm warning on Friday, with much of the gambling hub operating as usual.&nbsp;

<h2>Record-breaking rainfall in Shenzhen</h2>

Heavy rains have also battered Shenzhen, where residents, as per Reuters were seen holding onto safety lines and wading&nbsp;cautiously through knee-deep floodwaters late on Thursday. China’s Meteorological Administration, on Friday, said that heavy rains will continue until early Saturday.&nbsp;

Chinese state media, Xinhua, said that between 5:00 pm (local time) Thursday and 6:00 am (local time) Friday, the average rainfall in Shenzhen was 202.8 mm while the maximum cumulative rainfall reached 469 mm, breaking multiple meteorological records which began over seven decades ago.&nbsp;

Officials in Shenzhen have said, “that primary and secondary schools and kindergartens across the city will suspend classes on Friday to ensure&nbsp;the citizen’s safety and property,” reported Xinhua.&nbsp;

Shenzhen’s observatory also issued emergency warnings advising residents to stay indoors and warning downpours were abrupt and intense. According to media reports, daily rainfall in the city located in the Pearl River Delta linking Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland was expected to exceed 500 mm.&nbsp;

The water level in the Shenzhen reservoir also reached its limit on Friday, prompting authorities to begin discharging water and warning residents downstream to stay away from the rivers.&nbsp;

Additionally, schools in 10 districts across Guangzhou city, which is some 130 kilometres from Shenzhen, were suspended.

Typhoon Haikui, which was later downgraded to a tropical depression, made landfall in China’s Fujian province on Tuesday and caused nearly $700 million in economic losses before moving to Guangdong.&nbsp;

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Torrential rain has battered Hong Kong, which witnessed its highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago, on Friday (September 8), causing widespread flooding across the densely packed city.

Torrential rain has battered Hong Kong, which witnessed its highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago, on Friday (September 8), causing widespread flooding across the densely packed city. At least one person was reported dead and more than 80 people were said to be injured in Hong Kong, as per Reuters citing officials. Meanwhile, all schools, several subway stations and offices, in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen were shut after Typhoon Haikui’s residual storm clouds unleashed the heaviest rain since records began in 1952. ‘Black’ rainstorm warning in Hong Kong The heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years has submerged streets, shopping malls and metro stations across Hong Kong and prompted officials to shut schools and ask workers to stay at home. Hong Kong’s observatory reported rainfall of 158.1 millimetres between 11:00 pm (local time) on Thursday and midnight on Friday. The weather bureau also issued the highest “black” rainstorm warning and recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall on Hong Kong’s main island, Kowloon and the northeastern part of the city’s New Territories since Thursday night. A report by Reuters citing a television news channel said that rescue workers took one person to hospital who was dead on arrival, while some 83 people were said to be injured. The officials have also issued landslide risk warnings near the city’s mountainous terrain while streets turned into torrents and social media videos showed workers wading waist-deep in a station, as per Reuters. The conditions were expected to last till at least Friday afternoon, said the weather bureau. They have also attributed this to the trough of low pressure associated with the remnant of Typhoon Haikui. Hong Kong leader, John Lee said he was very concerned about the severe flooding in most parts of the city and has instructed all departments to respond with “all-out efforts”. Travel and transport between Liantang Port and Wenjindu Port connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong were also suspended due to flood damage, said the government. All schools in Hong Kong have been suspended due to “extensive flooding,” said the officials, adding that employers have been asked to observe arrangements typically used for the strong wind signal 8, which brings the city to an effective standstill. Meanwhile, Macau’s weather bureau issued the lowest “yellow” rainstorm warning on Friday, with much of the gambling hub operating as usual. Record-breaking rainfall in Shenzhen Heavy rains have also battered Shenzhen, where residents, as per Reuters were seen holding onto safety lines and wading cautiously through knee-deep floodwaters late on Thursday. China’s Meteorological Administration, on Friday, said that heavy rains will continue until early Saturday. Chinese state media, Xinhua, said that between 5:00 pm (local time) Thursday and 6:00 am (local time) Friday, the average rainfall in Shenzhen was 202.8 mm while the maximum cumulative rainfall reached 469 mm, breaking multiple meteorological records which began over seven decades ago. Officials in Shenzhen have said, “that primary and secondary schools and kindergartens across the city will suspend classes on Friday to ensure the citizen’s safety and property,” reported Xinhua. Shenzhen’s observatory also issued emergency warnings advising residents to stay indoors and warning downpours were abrupt and intense. According to media reports, daily rainfall in the city located in the Pearl River Delta linking Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland was expected to exceed 500 mm. The water level in the Shenzhen reservoir also reached its limit on Friday, prompting authorities to begin discharging water and warning residents downstream to stay away from the rivers. Additionally, schools in 10 districts across Guangzhou city, which is some 130 kilometres from Shenzhen, were suspended. Typhoon Haikui, which was later downgraded to a tropical depression, made landfall in China’s Fujian province on Tuesday and caused nearly $700 million in economic losses before moving to Guangdong. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Record-breaking rain batters Hong Kong and Chinese city Shenzhen, at least one dead, over 80 injured

The remnants of Typhoon Haikui drenched southern China for a third day since making landfall, and airports in Guangdong province cancelled hundreds of flights due to stormy weather on Thursday though winds had weakened.

Although storm clouds moved westward towards Guangdong, one of the country's richest provinces, more downpours were still forecast for the southeastern province of Fujian, where state media reported economic losses had reached 5.054 billion yuan ($690.81 million) since the typhoon made landfall on Tuesday.

In Guangdong's capital Guangzhou, Baiyun Airport, one of the busiest in China, cancelled 316 flights and delayed 271, according to flight tracking app Flight Master. Shenzhen's Baoan Airport cancelled 176 flights and delayed half of its flights while Zhuhai's Jinwan Airport cancelled 91 and delayed 74.

Torrential rain reportedly led to rivers overflowing in the Guangdong town Tangxi, and some villages suffered severe waterlogging. Over 350 people, including elderly, women and children were relocated from low-lying areas, according to state media.

The China Meteorological Administration forecast rainstorms in central and eastern Guangdong, the southern part of Jiangxi province, southern areas in Hunan province, the northeastern areas of the Guangxi region, and the central part of the island of Hainan, while northern parts of Guangdong and the southeastern coast of the province were expected to be hit harder.

Later this week, the storms are expected to continue in Guangxi bringing the southwestern region extreme rainfall on Friday and Saturday before potentially dissipating on Sunday. Authorities issued warnings of mountain torrents and geological disasters for the cities of Guilin, Laibin, Guigang and Wuzhou.

Flooding in parts of Fujian province during the past two days forced the evacuation of nearly 300,000 people and damaged more than 2,500 homes.

Almost 10,000 hectares (24, 710 acres) of crops in Fujian were inundated.

Intense rains in the city of Fuzhou shattered 12-year-old rainfall records, surpassing the amount brought by Typhoon Doksuri late July.

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The remnants of Typhoon Haikui drenched southern China for a third day since making landfall, and airports in Guangdong province cancelled hundreds of flights due to stormy weather on Thursday though winds had weakened.

The remnants of Typhoon Haikui drenched southern China for a third day since making landfall, and airports in Guangdong province cancelled hundreds of flights due to stormy weather on Thursday though winds had weakened. Although storm clouds moved westward towards Guangdong, one of the country's richest provinces, more downpours were still forecast for the southeastern province of Fujian, where state media reported economic losses had reached 5.054 billion yuan ($690.81 million) since the typhoon made landfall on Tuesday. In Guangdong's capital Guangzhou, Baiyun Airport, one of the busiest in China, cancelled 316 flights and delayed 271, according to flight tracking app Flight Master. Shenzhen's Baoan Airport cancelled 176 flights and delayed half of its flights while Zhuhai's Jinwan Airport cancelled 91 and delayed 74. Torrential rain reportedly led to rivers overflowing in the Guangdong town Tangxi, and some villages suffered severe waterlogging. Over 350 people, including elderly, women and children were relocated from low-lying areas, according to state media. The China Meteorological Administration forecast rainstorms in central and eastern Guangdong, the southern part of Jiangxi province, southern areas in Hunan province, the northeastern areas of the Guangxi region, and the central part of the island of Hainan, while northern parts of Guangdong and the southeastern coast of the province were expected to be hit harder. Later this week, the storms are expected to continue in Guangxi bringing the southwestern region extreme rainfall on Friday and Saturday before potentially dissipating on Sunday. Authorities issued warnings of mountain torrents and geological disasters for the cities of Guilin, Laibin, Guigang and Wuzhou. Flooding in parts of Fujian province during the past two days forced the evacuation of nearly 300,000 people and damaged more than 2,500 homes. Almost 10,000 hectares (24, 710 acres) of crops in Fujian were inundated. Intense rains in the city of Fuzhou shattered 12-year-old rainfall records, surpassing the amount brought by Typhoon Doksuri late July. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region

As worries over the fading cyclone's influence on agriculture persist and rice prices are already skyrocketing, China issued a warning that Haikui may bring heavy rains to locations in its south and east.

Typhoon Haikui: Weather office issues red alert for Fujian province in China

Thousands of people were evacuated from eastern Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Haikui's expected landfall. Typhoon Haikui is the first tropical storm to directly hit the self-ruled island since 2019.&nbsp;

Typhoon Haikui is expected to make landfall in Taiwan's eastern Taitung area by 5:00 PM, local time (0900 Greenwich Mean Time; 2:30 PM, Indian Standard Time).&nbsp;

Haikui is expected to be less severe than Saola, which bypassed Taiwan but triggered the highest threat level in nearby Hong Kong and southern China.

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Haikui has already brought heavy rains since Sunday morning.

It is currently packing a sustained wind speed of about 140 kilometres (39 miles) per hour, and has kept Taiwan on alert.

<h2>Typhoon Haikui: Measures taken in Taiwan</h2>

Schools and offices around the southern and eastern parts of Taiwan were closed Sunday, and more than 200 domestic flights cancelled.

Haikui "will be the first typhoon to make landfall in Taiwan in four years", Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday.

"I remind the people to make preparations for the typhoon and watch out for your safety, avoid going out or any dangerous activities."

The storm was around 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of Taiwan just before 9:00 am, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said in a press conference.

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"It has gathered some strength since yesterday," said deputy director Fong Chin-tzu, while asking&nbsp;to be "on guard".

"It is expected to pose a considerable threat to most areas in Taiwan with winds, rains and waves," he said, adding that the storm would move west to the Taiwan Strait by Monday.

The Interior Ministry said authorities had evacuated more than 2,800 people across seven cities in Taiwan, the majority of them from the mountainous county of Hualien, which neighbours Taitung.

The streets of Hualien were deserted Sunday morning, battered by unrelenting torrential rain under dark skies, AFP reported.

Taiwanese military has also mobilised the soldiers and equipment for rescue missions, if it comes to that.&nbsp;

Amphibious vehicles and inflatable rubber boats have been mobilised in parts of Taiwan&nbsp;where Haikui is expected to have the heaviest impact.

The last major storm to hit Taiwan was Typhoon Bailu in 2019, which left one person dead. 
 
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Thousands of people were evacuated from eastern Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Haikui's expected landfall. Typhoon Haikui is the first tropical storm to directly hit the self-ruled island since 2019. Typhoon Haikui is expected to make landfall in Taiwan's eastern Taitung area by 5:00 PM, local time (0900 Greenwich Mean Time; 2:30 PM, Indian Standard Time). Haikui is expected to be less severe than Saola, which bypassed Taiwan but triggered the highest threat level in nearby Hong Kong and southern China. Also read | Typhoon Saola slams shores of southern China after lashing Hong Kong Haikui has already brought heavy rains since Sunday morning. It is currently packing a sustained wind speed of about 140 kilometres (39 miles) per hour, and has kept Taiwan on alert. Typhoon Haikui: Measures taken in Taiwan Schools and offices around the southern and eastern parts of Taiwan were closed Sunday, and more than 200 domestic flights cancelled. Haikui "will be the first typhoon to make landfall in Taiwan in four years", Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday. "I remind the people to make preparations for the typhoon and watch out for your safety, avoid going out or any dangerous activities." The storm was around 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of Taiwan just before 9:00 am, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said in a press conference. Also watch | Hong Kong shuts down as super Typhoon Saola approaches × "It has gathered some strength since yesterday," said deputy director Fong Chin-tzu, while asking to be "on guard". "It is expected to pose a considerable threat to most areas in Taiwan with winds, rains and waves," he said, adding that the storm would move west to the Taiwan Strait by Monday. The Interior Ministry said authorities had evacuated more than 2,800 people across seven cities in Taiwan, the majority of them from the mountainous county of Hualien, which neighbours Taitung. The streets of Hualien were deserted Sunday morning, battered by unrelenting torrential rain under dark skies, AFP reported. Taiwanese military has also mobilised the soldiers and equipment for rescue missions, if it comes to that. Amphibious vehicles and inflatable rubber boats have been mobilised in parts of Taiwan where Haikui is expected to have the heaviest impact. The last major storm to hit Taiwan was Typhoon Bailu in 2019, which left one person dead. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Typhoon Haikui puts Taiwan on high alert; thousands evacuated ahead of likely landfall

The first tropical storm to directly strike the island in four years, Typhoon Haikui, has forced nearly 3,000 residents to leave high-risk locations in eastern Taiwan.

Typhoon Haikui: Almost 3000 evacuated, schools and businesses closed in Taiwan

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