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Orange Storm Surge Warning Issued for China
5 Sep
Summary
- An orange storm surge warning was issued for China's northern coast.
- Typhoon Krovanh is expected to cause seawater flooding along bays.
- Authorities urge vessel return, facility security, and evacuations.
China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center issued an orange storm surge warning on Saturday, signaling potential dangers for the nation's northern coastline. The warning urges coastal authorities to prepare for significant seawater flooding as Typhoon Krovanh nears the East China Sea.
Typhoon Krovanh, currently a tropical storm, was positioned northwest of Naha, Okinawa, with sustained winds of 83 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move slowly southward over the next 24 hours with minimal change in intensity.
The storm surge is anticipated to raise water levels along Liaodong Bay by 40-80 cm, Bohai Bay by 50-80 cm, and Laizhou Bay by 30-70 cm between Saturday morning and Sunday morning. An orange warning is in effect for Qinhuangdao, with lower-level warnings for other areas.
Authorities are implementing emergency measures, including ordering vessels to port, securing aquaculture operations, and evacuating individuals from vulnerable coastal areas and at-sea work locations. Coastal recreational sites will be closed, and residents are advised to stay clear of the shoreline. Inspections and reinforcements of coastal defenses are also underway.
