BEIJING/ HONG KONG – China issued its highest typhoon warning on Thursday as Super Typhoon Saola, packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph), headed towards the southeastern coastline, threatening Hong Kong and other major manufacturing hubs in nearby Guangdong province. Chinese forecasters issued a typhoon red warning at 6 a.m. (2200 GMT). ADVERTISEMENTWind speeds at noon (0400 GMT) were clocked at 209 kph (130 mph). As Saola approached, Guangdong’s Shenzhen city said it would upgrade the typhoon warning level to yellow – the second lowest – at 6 p.m. on Thursday, and suspend classes at nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. China Southern Power Grid said it is stepping up inspection of equipment and strengthening measures to prevent water leakage in basement power rooms.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 31, 2023 18:51 UTC