In South China, a high alert has been issued for Hainan and Guangdong provinces as Typhoon Wipha entered the South China Sea, bringing strong gales and heavy rains.
According to the Hainan Meteorological Service, Typhoon Wipha intensified from a tropical storm to a strong tropical storm in the early hours today. Its centre was located in the northeastern part of the South China Sea, approximately 930 kilometers east of Wenchang City of Hainan this morning.
The Hainan Meteorological Service estimated that Wipha is advancing northwest at a speed of approximately 20 kilometers per hour while gaining strength.
It is approaching the coastal areas stretching from Shenzhen in Guangdong to Wenchang in Hainan, and is likely to make landfall in these areas between tomorrow afternoon and nighttime. Due to its impact, from today to July 22, most sea areas and land regions in Hainan will experience rainstorms and strong winds.