Typhoon Mangkhut: Strongest Storm in 2018 hit Southern China

When typhoon Mangkhut landed on Hong Kong, a policeman took the girl to the safe zone

Typhoon Mangkhut, which so far is the planet’s most intense storm this year, arrived at Guangdong province on September 16, 2018.

Mangkhut struck Southern China with a width of 550 miles and a speed of 200 miles per hour. It has been categorized as 5 hurricane. Although the strength of the wind has already weakened to 100 miles per hour before landing, it still caused a huge damage.

Although there have been typhoons hitting Southern China every couple of years, Mangkhut still gives everyone a huge shook. According to Guangdong People's Daily, three people were killed by falling trees in the provincial capital Guangzhou while another person died after being hit by an advertising hoarding that collapsed in Dongguan. More than 3 million people were evacuated before the typhoon hit but there were still 500,000 people affected by Mangkhut. There's an estimation of 1.8 billion RMB direct economic losses in Guangdong. The tea business was the most unfortunate since all the good tea was soaked and could no longer be sold.

People need to climb through the falling tree to pass the overpass

Many People worried the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge would be affected by the typhoon. Luckily, it survived! Thanks to the designers and engineers! This bridge has a lifespan of 120 years and is designed to withstand winds up to 125km/h.

However, the transportation system in Southern China was heavily affected, more than 70 flights had been delayed in Guangxi Province.

The flood caused by the storm makes it impossible for transportation

In Hongkong, the neighbor of Guangzhou Province suffered from 11 feet flood surge in the city. Elaine Wong who lives in a relatively high apartment said she could feel her building swaying in the storm: "It made me feel so dizzy."

Pictures:
South China Morning Post, New York Times China
Sources:
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