Typhoon Dusuray made landfall in Jinjiang

Typhoon "Dusu Rui" Makes Landfall in China's Fujian Province, Causes Widespread Disruption and Destruction

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28 July 2023

A powerful typhoon named "Dusu Rui" made landfall off the coast of Jinjiang at 9:55 p.m. today, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region. According to the People's Daily, the maximum wind force near the center of the storm was 15 (50 m/s), classifying it as a strong typhoon. The typhoon is expected to move northwest after landfall and its intensity to gradually weaken.

In light of this, netizens have been advised not to let their guard down and to stay indoors until the typhoon's impact has passed. The Fujian Provincial Department of Emergency Management has issued a warning urging residents to be prepared for the storm and to follow safety precautions.

Reporter Tai Xiaoan from AFP shared a video on Weibo, showcasing the strong winds brought by "Dusu Rui". The video depicts how the typhoon has affected the region, with debris being blown around and trees swaying violently.

The impact of the typhoon has not been limited to Jinjiang; it has also caused disruption and destruction in other parts of Fujian Province. In Putian, netizens have shared images and videos of a parking meter pole trembling in the face of the gusty winds, symbolizing the fear and anxiety that many people are experiencing due to the storm.

In Quanzhou, strong winds and heavy rains started appearing from early morning today, with areas like Chongwu receiving 81.5mm of rain in just six hours. The Phoenix Weekly shared a microblogging video showing the effects of the typhoon on the coastal city, with flooding and fallen trees visible.

Fujian Putian netizens have also posted images and videos of a parking meter pole trembling in the face of the storm, symbolizing the fear and anxiety that many people are experiencing due to the typhoon.

The typhoon has caused significant disruption to transportation services along the coast of Fujian and Guangdong. According to CCTV's Weibo video from People's Daily, over 300 passenger trains have been suspended until July 30th due to the storm. Passengers who have bought tickets for the suspended trains can get refunds according to regulations.

As "Dusu Rui" continues its path of destruction, netizens have shared images and videos of widespread destruction caused by the typhoon in Xiamen and Quanzhou, with estimates suggesting that economic losses could be in the hundreds of millions. A casual leather repairer from Xiamen shared a microblogging video showing the destructive power of the storm, with cars being destroyed and trees falling down.

In the midst of the chaos, emergency responders have been praised for their efforts to keep people safe during the typhoon. The Quanzhou Emergency Rescue Hotline has shared a Weibo video urging citizens to stay safe and seek assistance in case of emergencies.

One netizen from Jinjiang shared a microblogging video showing the strong winds blowing through their village, emphasizing the severity of the typhoon. Another netizen from Shanghai shared a video showing how dilapidated factory canopies were blown away by the storm in Xiamen, highlighting the destructive power of