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Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, is approaching southern China after impacting the Philippines, prompting evacuations and severe weather preparations in Hong Kong and Guangdong, with expected landfall on Wednesday as a 'very strong typhoon' causing significant storm surges and heavy rain.
Guangdong province in China reported nearly 2,900 new cases of chikungunya fever, prompting authorities to implement decisive measures to contain the outbreak, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes symptoms like fever and joint pain.
More than 70 crocodiles escaped from a commercial farm in Maoming, Guangdong, after heavy flooding caused a local lake to overflow. Authorities launched a rescue operation to recapture the reptiles, with some residents warned to stay indoors. The depth of the floodwater posed a challenge to the operation, and authorities may have to euthanize the crocodiles. Crocodile farming is popular in Guangdong due to its warmer climate.
Super Typhoon Saola made landfall on China's Guangdong coast after causing destruction and flooding in Hong Kong. The typhoon, with winds of over 200 km/h, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and the evacuation of 900,000 people in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Although Saola weakened after passing Hong Kong, it still caused damage and authorities warned of strong winds and rains. One person was killed in Shenzhen when a tree fell on their vehicle. Hong Kong imposed its highest hurricane storm signal, and Macau's casinos reopened after a temporary closure. Another typhoon, Haikui, is forecasted to hit Taiwan's southeastern coast.
Hong Kong is preparing for the arrival of super typhoon Saola, with authorities raising the strong wind signal to No.8, resulting in the closure of businesses, schools, and the stock exchange. Saola, with winds exceeding 200 kph (125 mph), is expected to approach the coast of eastern Guangdong and could be one of the five strongest typhoons to hit the province since 1949. Hong Kong's weather observatory predicts deteriorating weather conditions as Saola skirts within 100km (60 miles) of the city, potentially leading to heavy rain, violent winds, and a rise in water levels. All flights in and out of Hong Kong have been canceled, and schools will remain closed.
Schools and the stock market in Hong Kong were closed as Typhoon Talim approached the Chinese mainland and the island province of Hainan. Safety alerts were issued, urging residents and tourists to stay in safe places away from possible floods or landslides. The typhoon caused the evacuation of workers from offshore facilities and led to the suspension of classes and public transport in Macao. As Talim moved away from Hong Kong, it was forecasted to make landfall in Guangdong and Hainan provinces before striking land again in the Guangxi region. The typhoon is expected to weaken in Vietnam.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges Guangdong province to use its manufacturing and technology capabilities to support the success of the Greater Bay Area regional plan. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the real economy over the virtual one in China's modernization efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Guangdong province, a southern economic powerhouse, after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the provincial capital Guangzhou. His itinerary included visits to a port, a fisheries project, and a mangrove forest.