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Tropical Storm Tapah Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in Southern China
8 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Storm Tapah made landfall in southern China, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain.
- Over 60,000 people were evacuated in coastal areas of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.
- Hong Kong was also impacted, with schools closed and flights canceled due to the storm.
On September 6th, 2025, Tropical Storm Tapah made landfall in southern China, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in coastal areas. The storm struck the city of Taishan in Guangdong province, bringing sustained winds of over 100 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h.
In response, local officials ordered the evacuation of more than 60,000 residents in Guangdong and the neighboring Guangxi province. Ferries were suspended, and hundreds of flights were canceled across the affected regions. The storm also impacted Hong Kong, where authorities raised the typhoon signal to the third-highest level, forcing most businesses to remain closed and public transportation to be largely suspended.
Despite the disruption, early reports suggest that the damage in Hong Kong was limited, with only scattered debris and no immediate reports of major flooding or landslides. However, officials warned that swollen rivers from weeks of summer rain could worsen flooding in the coming days. Emergency shelters were opened in Guangdong, and engineers were dispatched to secure reservoirs and power facilities.
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Tropical Storm Tapah is the latest in a series of weather systems to hit East Asia during this year's storm season, which typically generates several powerful cyclones between June and October, fueled by warm ocean waters.
