Xiamen's torrential rain falls like a waterfall
In the past few days, the city of Xiamen, located in the southeastern province of Fujian, China, has been bracing itself for the impact of Typhoon Dusu Rui, a powerful storm that made landfall off the coast of Jinjiang late on July 27. The local meteorological station upgraded the typhoon orange warning signal to a typhoon red warning signal at 22:00 on July 27, as Typhoon "Dusu Rui" (super typhoon level) was about 305 kilometres away from Xiamen with a maximum wind speed of 16 levels.
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The city took proactive measures to drain the local lake before the typhoon hit, in an effort to withstand its impact. However, netizens on social media have expressed concern and shared their experiences of previous storms, including Typhoon "Moranti", which made landfall in southern Fujian in 2016 and caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes.
Reports from Xiamen Daily via reporter Chen Engr. Juan show a video of the financial centre building being hit by heavy rain, with water pouring down like a waterfall, echoing the warnings for people to stay indoors and avoid going out. The video has garnered attention on social media, with netizens expressing their fear of the storm's ferocity.
Quanzhou Station, Huian Dazhu Island Station, and Chongwu Station recorded gale-force winds of 11-12 at around 9 o'clock in the morning, with a gust of 13 reported in Shijing Town, Nan'an, Quanzhou.
As the typhoon continues to make its way northwest after landing, netizens have shared their experiences and safety tips, such as preparations for potential power outages, how to handle car stalls while driving during heavy rain, and coping with floods and landslides. The People's Daily has also released a guide on self-help strategies in critical situations, emphasizing the importance of being prepared beforehand.
In light of the severity of the storm, residents have been advised to remain cautious and follow evacuation procedures as necessary. As of 13:15 on July 28
