The approach of Typhoon Champi has created a severe threat to coastal areas in eastern China. Local authorities have implemented emergency precautions, including population evacuations and the suspension of ferry services.
Sea-news.az reports that in the city of Shanghai, which was heavily affected by the strong winds and rainfall brought by the typhoon, 62,400 people were relocated to safer areas. In the cities of Zhoushan and Yuhuan in Zhejiang Province, beaches were closed in coastal zones to guard against high waves, tourists were cleared from the area, and offshore operations were halted. In some areas, wave heights were reported to reach up to 9 meters.
Although the typhoon is gradually weakening, safety measures remain in place. The meteorological service forecasts that rain and strong winds will persist in the coming days. Concurrently, passenger routes have been sequentially suspended, similar measures have been enacted in Fujian Province, and temporary speed restrictions have been imposed on certain sections of several high-speed railway lines.
