On September 23rd， the Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau announced that Super Typhoon “Hagibis” is approaching the central coast of Guangdong Province. Heavy gales and torrential rain are expected in Shenzhen from the night of September 23rd to September 24th， posing a very high risk of disaster. Citizens are urged to take all necessary precautions to reinforce their homes and structures， and to continuously monitor official meteorological warnings and forecasts.
“Hagibis” is characterized by its extreme intensity and destructive power. Shenzhen (including the sub-city of Longgang) is anticipated to experience city-wide heavy to unprecedented torrential rainfall from September 23rd to September 25th. Residents are advised to prepare accordingly by taking the following measures:
Reduce non-essential outdoor activities and avoid coastal areas， riverbanks， and low-lying regions.
Proactively stock at least three days’ worth of drinking water， food， medicine， and emergency supplies.
Secure windows and doors， and bring in any loose items from balconies to prevent them from falling.
Properly house and care for the elderly， children， individuals with medical conditions， and pets.
Experts explain that since the onset of autumn， the ocean has absorbed sustained heat throughout the summer， resulting in higher sea surface temperatures. These warm ocean waters have provided “Hagibis” with abundant energy， leading to its rapid intensification. Furthermore， from an atmospheric perspective， “Hagibis” is situated in an environment with minimal variations and gradients， which is conducive to maintaining and enhancing its strength.
The typhoon’s influence is amplified by the substantial moisture transported by the southwest monsoon and the airflow on the southern side of the subtropical high. Coupled with the southward advance of cold air from the north， which lifts the warm and moist air， the conditions are highly conducive to triggering extreme precipitation events. Consequently， the wind and rain impacts of “Hagibis” on the South China coastal areas require high vigilance.
The extreme intensity of “Hagibis，” surpassing that of the previous four typhoons in terms of extremity and destructive potential， necessitates precautions against the adverse effects of strong winds on maritime navigation， fisheries， tourism， and agricultural production. It is recommended that vessels currently navigating in affected waters seek safe harbor promptly or avoid the typhoon’s path. Maritime workers should evacuate in advance.
