Typhoon Mitag Makes Landfall in China’s Guangdong, Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds

Typhoon Mitag, the 17th typhoon of this year, made a landfall in south China’s Guangdong Province on Friday. According to the provincial meteorological observatory, the typhoon, with the maximum wind force near its center reaching 25 metres per second, churned ashore at Shanwei City in Guangdong. According to media reports, authorities forecast that Mitag will continue moving to the northwest at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour and gradually weaken as it moves inland. Earlier, China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters had activated a Level-IV emergency response for south China’s Guangdong Province. Typhoon Mitag was forecast to make landfall along the Guangdong coast between Huilai and Taishan from today afternoon to evening, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to most parts of the province.