According to the meteorological observatory， Typhoon Bailu， the 20th typhoon of the year， has intensified to a typhoon level. It is forecast to skirt the waters south of Hainan Island during the day on September 28th. This will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the coastal areas of South China and the South China Sea.
As of 10 AM on September 27th， the Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow typhoon warning.
Wind Forecast:
From September 27th to 29th， most of the South China Sea， Bashi Channel， the central and western coastal areas of Guangdong， Hainan Island， the coast of Guangxi， northern Beibu Gulf， and Qiongzhou Strait will experience winds of level 6-8， with gusts of level 9. In particular， the central and northwestern waters of the South China Sea and the southern Beibu Gulf will see winds of level 9-10， with gusts of level 11-12. Near the typhoon’s center， wind speeds may reach level 11-13， with gusts of level 14-15.
Rainfall Forecast:
From the night of September 27th to September 30th， Hainan Island， southwestern Guangdong， southern and western Guangxi， southern Yunnan， and southwestern Guizhou are expected to receive heavy to torrential rain. Some localized areas in southern Hainan Island may experience torrential rain or exceptionally heavy rain.
In response to Typhoon Bailu， the Sanya Municipal Education Bureau issued a notice via its official WeChat account regarding class suspensions. The details are as follows:
The meteorological department predicts heavy rain and localized exceptionally heavy rain in Sanya City on September 28th. To ensure the safety of all primary and secondary school students， boarding school students are not to return to school tonight. On September 28th， all primary and secondary schools， kindergartens， and off-campus training institutions will suspend classes for the entire day. During the typhoon period， parents are responsible for supervising their children and must prohibit them from going outdoors. The resumption of classes will be announced separately.
Furthermore， trains entering and exiting Hainan Island will be suspended， and the entire Hainan Island High-Speed Railway will cease operations:
On September 27th， inbound trains Z385 and K457 are cancelled. All outbound trains are cancelled.
On September 28th， all inbound and outbound trains are cancelled. The entire Hainan Island High-Speed Railway will be suspended， as will the Sanle Tourist Railway trains. Haikou’s urban rail transit will operate normally.
On September 29th， inbound trains Z8007， Z111， K511， and Z501 are cancelled. Outbound train Z386 originating from Haikou is cancelled.
The approaching Typhoon Bailu， a significant weather event for the region， underscores the vulnerability of coastal areas in South China to the power of tropical cyclones. The intensified wind and rain predictions highlight the necessity for proactive measures， such as early warnings and precautionary suspensions of public services.
The directive from the Sanya Education Bureau to suspend classes and advise against outdoor activities is a crucial step in disaster preparedness. Prioritizing the safety of students by keeping them indoors and away from potential hazards like falling debris or flooded areas is paramount. The emphasis on parental supervision further strengthens the safety net.
The comprehensive suspension of rail services in and out of Hainan Island， including the high-speed rail network， demonstrates the scale of the anticipated impact. This widespread disruption， while inconvenient， is a necessary measure to prevent accidents on potentially compromised infrastructure and to ensure the safety of commuters. The phased cancellation of train services indicates a strategic approach to managing the typhoon’s progression and its effects on transportation networks.
The cumulative effect of these preparations suggests a coordinated effort by meteorological agencies and local authorities to mitigate the risks associated with Typhoon Bailu. As the typhoon moves closer， continuous monitoring and timely updates will be critical for public awareness and further adjustments to safety protocols.
