Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Typhoon Wipha Makes Second Landfall in Guangdong
A big storm called Typhoon Wipha hit southern China.
It first came ashore with strong winds near one city and then again near another.
This caused heavy rain and wind in two provinces, leading authorities to prepare for emergencies.
Shipping between Guangdong and Hainan may be stopped for a few days.
Rescue teams are ready with boats and helicopters to help if needed.
China uses a system to alert people about how dangerous a typhoon is.
Typhoon Wipha made a second landfall in Guangdong Province, China.
The typhoon first landed near Jiangmen City with maximum winds of 33 meters per second.
Guangdong upgraded its emergency response to Level II due to the typhoon.
Hainan and Guangdong provinces experienced strong gales and heavy rains.
Shipping operations in the Qiongzhou Strait may be suspended until July 22.
- Who
- Typhoon Wipha.
- What
- Typhoon Wipha made a second landfall in Guangdong Province.
- When
- Sunday, July 21st.
- Where
- Guangdong Province, China.
- Why
- The typhoon brought strong gales and heavy rains to Hainan and Guangdong provinces.
- Typhoon Name
- Wipha
- Second Landfall Location
- Near Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Guangdong
- First Landfall Location
- Near Haiyan Town of Jiangmen City, Guangdong
- Wind Speed (Second Landfall)
- 25 meters per second
- Emergency Response Level (Guangdong)
- Level II
- Emergency Response Level (Hainan)
- Level IV
- Qiongzhou Strait Suspension
- May face shipping suspensions until July 22