Typhoon Narra Triggers Record Water Levels and Evacuations in Southern China
Typhoon Narra has hit southern China, causing record water levels and flooded homes, while thousands of people have been evacuated to safe areas.
Heavy rainfall and record water levels triggered by Typhoon Narra have left homes flooded in southern China and led to the evacuation of dozens of people in the Guangxi region.
Evacuations in the Guangxi Region
In the city of Chongzuo in China's Guangxi region, authorities evacuated more than 15,000 people on Tuesday after water levels surpassed the record high established in 2008.
Due to rising floodwaters, Chinese state television reported that a total of 54,000 people had been relocated to safe areas across Guangxi.
Landfall and Impact of the Typhoon
After lingering over the Gulf of Tonkin for days, Narra made landfall as a tropical storm on Tuesday evening in China's southern island province of Hainan, dumping heavy rain on the region.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Wednesday in parts of Vietnam and southern China.
Situation and Measures in Chongzuo
In the city of Chongzuo, overflowing riverwaters caused water levels to reach the roofs of some buildings and power lines.
City authorities issued a notice ordering the suspension of all business and tourism activities, and urged evacuated residents not to return to risky areas.
Typhoon Saudel and Rains in Taiwan
As moderate Typhoon Saudel moved toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of damaging winds and high waves in Okinawa Prefecture.
In southern and eastern Taiwan, the government reported that one person died and four others were missing due to a separate tropical depression that caused severe flooding in Tainan and Kaohsiung.