Published on: 2026-07-03
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Haikou, July 3 /Xinhua/ — The 10th typhoon of the year, “Maysak,” is expected to make landfall in the coastal areas of Hainan Province (South China) on Friday afternoon, according to an announcement by the provincial meteorological service published at 8:00 AM on Friday.
The forecast notes that after making landfall, “Maesak” will become the first typhoon to make landfall in China this year.
The agency raised the typhoon alert level from IV to III at 6:30 a.m. on Friday as Tropical Storm “Maysak” has already formed. It is forecast to make landfall in the area between the cities of Wanning and Sanya in Hainan Province.
Local authorities have imposed a complete suspension of transport movement across the entire island province. All railway connections linking the island with other regions were suspended on Friday and Saturday. Ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait were suspended at 2 a.m. on Friday, and the suspension is expected to last from one to two days, depending on weather conditions.
At 5:00 a.m. on Friday, the epicenter of “Maysak” was located 155 km southeast of Linshui County. The maximum wind speed near its epicenter reached 18 m/s. The typhoon is expected to move northwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h, gradually strengthening.
Due to the impact of the typhoon, heavy rain is forecast in Hainan Province on Friday and Saturday. The total precipitation in 11 cities and counties will range from 150 to 250 mm. Some areas of the province will experience heavy downpours, with forecasts predicting precipitation exceeding 350 mm.
Provincial meteorological agencies have reminded of the need to shelter offshore platforms and vessels from winds and have urged local authorities to strengthen safety measures for fishing vessels, as well as at coastal and mountain tourist sites. -0-
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