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Typhoon Matmo is heading straight for China's southern coast with increasing strength. Both Guangdong and Hainan provinces have significantly upgraded their emergency response levels as the storm approaches. The typhoon is expected to make landfall Sunday morning between Dianbai and Wanning, bringing dangerous conditions. Authorities are taking extensive precautions including flight cancellations, school closures, and relocating vulnerable residents.

Key Points: Typhoon Matmo Approaches China Guangdong Hainan Emergency Response

  • Guangdong upgraded emergency response to Level II as heavy rain and winds approach
  • Typhoon Matmo located 670 km southeast of Xuwen County with 33 m/s winds
  • Hainan suspends classes, work, and public transport including Haikou airport flights
  • Fishing boats ordered to ports while cities brace for waterlogging and landslides
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Typhoon Matmo approaches towards China, emergency responses activated

Typhoon Matmo intensifies toward China's coast, prompting Guangdong and Hainan to upgrade emergency responses, cancel flights, and suspend classes.

"Matmo is expected to make landfall as a typhoon or severe typhoon on Sunday morning - National Meteorological Centre"

Guangzhou, Oct 4

The southern Chinese provinces of Guangdong and Hainan on Saturday upgraded their emergency typhoon responses as Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, approaches.

The Guangdong flood control headquarters upgraded its emergency typhoon response to Level II, the second-highest level, from Level IV at 9 a.m., as heavy rains and strong winds are expected in the next 48 hours.

At 9 a.m., Typhoon Matmo was located about 670 kilometres southeast of Xuwen County in Guangdong Province, packing winds of up to 33 meters per second at its centre, according to the National Meteorological Centre.

Matmo, which has strengthened to typhoon level, was moving northwestward at a speed of roughly 25 kilometres per hour while still increasing in intensity.

Matmo is expected to make landfall as a typhoon or severe typhoon on Sunday morning along the coast -- in an area ranging from Dianbai in Guangdong to Wanning in Hainan.

Fishing boats in affected sea locations off Guangdong have been ordered to return to ports for shelter, while affected coastal cities have been urged to implement prevention measures in bracing for potential waterlogging, flash floods and landslides.

Local authorities in Guangdong have been instructed to enhance forecasts, issue timely warnings, implement emergency response measures, and relocate residents living in vulnerable areas, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, in Hainan, the provincial committee for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief upgraded their emergency typhoon response for vessels and marine operations in affected sea areas to Level III from a Level-IV emergency response at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Haikou, the provincial capital of Hainan, plans to suspend classes (including tutoring institutions), work activities, public transportation, and park and business operations from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, according to the Haikou committee for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief.

Also, Haikou Meilan International Airport is scheduled to cancel all inbound and outbound flights starting from 11 p.m. on Saturday.

China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Level II emergency response shows they're taking this seriously. The wind speed of 33 m/s is quite dangerous. Hope the fishing boats reached safety in time. Safety first!
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Sarah B
The four-tier emergency response system seems efficient. We could learn from their disaster management protocols. Canceling flights and shutting down operations preemptively is the right call.
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Arjun K
While their response seems good, I hope they're also focusing on the poor and vulnerable communities. Often in disasters, it's the marginalized who suffer most. Hope relief reaches everyone equally.
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Vikram M
Moving at 25 km/h while increasing intensity - that's scary! Reminds me of our Odisha super cyclone. Hope they have adequate shelters and emergency supplies ready. Nature's fury is no joke.
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Michael C
The detailed tracking and timely warnings are impressive. Suspending classes, work, and transportation shows they're prioritizing lives over economy. Good disaster management approach.

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