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Typhoon Matmo Slams Southern China, Forcing Massive Evacuations
5 Oct
Summary
- Typhoon Matmo made landfall in southern China on Sunday
- Over 151,000 people evacuated as storm approached
- Potential for heavy rain and flooding in affected regions
On October 5th, 2025, Typhoon Matmo made landfall in southern China's Guangdong Province, disrupting transportation and prompting the evacuation of over 151,000 people. The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 104 mph, equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to gradually weaken as it moves inland toward Guangxi Province.
Forecasters have warned that Matmo could dump up to 10-12 inches of rain in parts of the region through Monday afternoon, increasing the risk of flooding. The southern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi, home to nearly 180 million people, as well as the resort island of Hainan, are bracing for the storm's impact.
Authorities in Guangdong have closed expressways, suspended ferry services, and evacuated tens of thousands of visitors in Guangxi. The storm could also bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of northern Vietnam late on Sunday.
Matmo is the second major storm to hit the area in nearly two weeks, following Typhoon Ragasa, which killed at least 18 people and forced the evacuation of over 1 million people in Guangdong Province in late September.
