Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Typhoon Tapah: Hainan Issues Level-IV Warning, Approaching Mainland
A big storm called Typhoon Tapah is heading towards China.
It's currently in the South China Sea and is expected to hit the coast of Guangdong province soon.
The Hainan province has issued a Level-IV warning because of the typhoon.
This means they're taking precautions.
The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain.
Officials are working to help people prepare.
The storm is expected to weaken after it hits the land.
People in the area should stay safe and listen to the warnings from authorities.
China's Hainan province issued a Level-IV typhoon warning.
Typhoon Tapah was located in the South China Sea on Sunday morning.
The typhoon is moving northwestward, intensifying slightly.
Landfall is expected in Guangdong between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang.
The State Flood Control Headquarters dispatched work teams to Guangdong.
- Who
- China's Hainan Province and Guangdong Province
- What
- Typhoon Tapah is approaching and has triggered a Level-IV warning.
- When
- The Level-IV warning was issued on Sunday at 8 a.m.
- Where
- South China Sea, Guangdong, and Hainan.
- Why
- Typhoon Tapah is expected to bring downpours and gales.
- Typhoon Name
- Tapah
- Warning Level
- Level-IV
- Location (Sunday 7 AM)
- South China Sea, 445km SE of Dianbai District
- Maximum Winds
- 23 meters/second
- Expected Landfall
- Central/Western Guangdong (Zhuhai to Zhanjiang)
- Expected Landfall Time
- Early Sunday to Noon