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Thousands Evacuated, Flights Cancelled as Typhoon Wutip Nears Southern China
- Chinese authorities evacuated thousands, closed schools, and canceled flights on June 13, 2025, as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China near Hainan Island.
- The storm developed on Wednesday above the waters of the South China Sea and intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm thanks to favorable conditions.
- Taiwan's emergency response system was elevated as a significant early-season tropical storm approached the western North Pacific, leading Guangdong province to deploy rescue vessels and helicopters.
- Forecasters reported Wutip had sustained winds of up to 108 km/h and predicted torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm with winds reaching 101 km/h across six cities and counties.
- The typhoon’s landfall between western Guangdong and Guangxi is expected to bring continued heavy rain and flooding, leading to ongoing evacuation and disaster prevention efforts.
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