Tropical Storm Saudel Makes Landfall in China as Taiwan Lifts Warnings
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Taiwan
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- South China Morning Post
- Focus Taiwan
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Tropical Storm Saudel made landfall on the coast of China's Zhejiang Province at 8 a.m. Friday. According to the National Meteorological Centre, the storm hit the coastal area of Yuhuan in Taizhou with winds up to 126 kilometers per hour near its center, before making a second landfall at Wenzhou at approximately 9.10 a.m. This event marks the third typhoon to hit Zhejiang this year, equalling a record set in 2004.
The storm caused significant travel disruptions in China. Ningbo Lishe International Airport suspended all operations from Thursday night until Friday morning, resulting in 44 cancelled flights. In Wenzhou, 197 flights were grounded on Friday. Ferry routes in Shanghai were suspended starting Friday morning, and major carriers including Air China and China Southern Airlines offered free rebookings or refunds. The US embassy advised American citizens to avoid affected coastal zones.
In Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration lifted its sea warning at 2:30 p.m. Friday because the storm no longer posed a threat to the island. At 2 p.m. Friday, Saudel was located about 180 kilometers north of Matsu and was moving west southwest. Despite the lifting of the sea warning, the agency warned of brief heavy showers, lightning, and strong gusts in Pingtung County, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, and Chiayi.
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- The center lean outlet focused on the meteorological status and the lifting of warnings in Taiwan.
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- The center-right lean outlet emphasized the economic and travel disruptions caused by the storm in China.
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