On July 25, Super Typhoon Doksuri advanced towards the northern regions of the Philippines, carrying maximum sustained winds of 185km/h, resulting in evacuation orders for coastal areas, DW reports.
Meteorologists predict that Doksuri will subsequently head towards Taiwan before impacting densely populated areas of China, bringing heavy rainfall and powerful winds.
Known as "Egay" in the Philippines, the typhoon is directed towards the northern tip of the main island of Luzon, traversing through the Cagayan and Batanes provinces. While the typhoon was initially anticipated to remain offshore, it is expected to pass closely by outlying islands. The country's weather bureau elevated the storm signal warning level to 5 over the Babuyan Islands, affecting up to 20,000 people in the region.
Governor Manuel Mamba of Cagayan Province announced the suspension of work and classes to enable residents to prepare for the impending impact. Additionally, he ordered the evacuation of thousands of individuals residing in 11 coastal towns expected to bear the brunt of the storm. In response to the gale warnings, boats, including passenger ferries, have been instructed to remain at shore.
Forecasters have warned of Doksuri's wide rainband, spanning 680km, which could lead to flash floods and landslides in the northern provinces. In light of the Philippines experiencing around 20 major storms annually, scientists highlight the increasing intensity of these storms due to rising temperatures caused by climate change.
Preparations are also underway in Taiwan, where the island's premier, Chen Chien-Jen, visited the Central Emergency Operation Center and urged local authorities to remain on high alert. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau issued a land warning, with Doksuri expected to brush the southern Hengchun Peninsula on July 26. Recreational activities, ferry services, and military drills were canceled in response to the approaching typhoon.
China's National Meteorological Center stated that Doksuri is projected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland, somewhere between Fujian and Guangdong provinces on July 28. While the typhoon may lose some wind speed by then, it still poses a threat to heavily populated cities with strong winds and torrential rain.
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs provided guidance to farmers on minimizing damage, cautioning that Doksuri could traverse deep inland, adversely impacting crops such as corn and rice.
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