China: Typhoon Talim washes whales ashore

China Youth Network reported that at around 10:20 p.m. on July 17, Typhoon Talim made landfall in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. When the typhoon made landfall directly in Zhanjiang, the strongest winds near the eye of the storm were at level 13, and some netizens said they felt their houses and beds shaking.

Many large trees were knocked down, iron fences were placed on the road, and several trucks were overturned due to the strong winds. The heavy rain and wind made it difficult for pedestrians to stand, the road was littered with broken glass, broken branches and leaves, and the road was flooded. According to live video footage posted online, the storm even washed a whale carcass ashore, causing crowds to flock to watch.

Video of whales washed ashore in China after Typhoon Talim hit. Source: haokan.baidu.com.vn

Earlier, according to Xinhua News Agency, on July 17, Chinese authorities deployed rescue forces to respond to Typhoon Talim, which was approaching land. The Rescue and Relief Bureau of the Chinese Ministry of Transport said that authorities had mobilized a large force including 11 rescue ships, 5 helicopters, 46 rescue ships and 8 emergency rescue teams to prepare to respond to the storm.

Meanwhile, Hainan Province authorities have evacuated more than 36,631 fishermen and brought a total of 39,236 fishing boats ashore to avoid the storm. Since July 16, authorities have suspended high-speed rail, air, and water transportation to ensure safety. In Haikou, the city government has ordered schools to be temporarily closed and advised residents to stay indoors, except for those involved in rescue and disaster relief, while bars and restaurants have also suspended some business operations.

A road in Zhanjiang city after Typhoon Talim made landfall.

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) has issued a red alert—its highest warning—for flash floods in many areas and is expected to last in some areas, including southern Guangxi province.

Talim is the fourth typhoon of this year's typhoon season in China, but is forecast to be the first to make landfall. The typhoon is forecast to hit the southern coastal areas of China, from Guangdong Province to Hainan Province, later that night. The NMC had previously raised the warning level for Talim to orange, the second highest on a four-level warning scale. In just three hours on the morning of July 17, some cities in the eastern and southeastern provinces recorded rainfall of 200-300mm. The agency forecast that southern provinces and regions will experience gusty winds and rainfall of up to 250-280mm in some areas.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-te/tin-tuc/trung-quoc-bao-talim-cuon-ca-voi-len-bo-734992

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