China Raises Orange Alert as Typhoon Matmo Approaches
Strong winds and heavy rains expected; authorities urged to activate emergency measures
Beijing, Oct 4: China’s National Meteorological Centre (NMC) on Saturday issued an orange alert the second highest in its four-tier warning system for Typhoon Matmo, the 21st typhoon of 2025, as it strengthens and moves toward the southern coast.
Observed at 18°N latitude and 117.7°E longitude early Saturday, the typhoon is moving northwest at 25-30 km/h. It is expected to make landfall along coastal areas from Dianbai in Guangdong to Wanning in Hainan on Sunday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to southern China.
Local authorities have been urged to activate emergency response measures, prepare for potential mountain torrents and geological hazards, and ensure public safety, especially during the ongoing national holiday.
China uses a four tier color coded warning system for typhoons, with red as the most severe, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. Earlier, a Level-IV emergency flood and typhoon response had been activated in Guangdong and Hainan provinces to manage flooding, urban waterlogging, and other typhoon related risks.
The approaching storm is expected to disrupt flights, ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait, and high speed rail operations from Saturday night through Sunday, with normal services likely resuming by Monday.
