Typhoon Saudel makes landfalls on China's eastern coast, disrupts travel

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1. 12d ago

   Typhoon Saudel traps thousands in China as storm nears Guangdong coast

   Typhoon Saudel has trapped over 2,500 students and teachers in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, requiring drone-delivered emergency supplies. The regenerated cyclone is forecast to make landfall or skim the Guangdong coast between Shantou and Huizhou from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. Multiple Guangdong cities have suspended classes, with Nan'ao county issuing a Typhoon Yellow Warning. While the storm lingers over the East Vietnam Sea, its circulation is expected to keep northern Vietnam hot through September 3. Upper Thailand faces flash flood risks through September 7.

   Why it matters

   Saudel is the fifth storm of the year in the East Vietnam Sea. It previously made a double landfall in Taizhou, Zhejiang, causing flight and ferry cancellations in Shanghai and Shenzhen. The system's tendency to change direction and slow down prolongs regional instability.

   What is confirmed

   • Over 2,500 students and teachers are trapped by flooding in Fujian and Zhejiang.
   • Nan'ao county in Shantou issued a Typhoon Yellow Warning at noon on Wednesday.
   • The National Meteorological Center reported that districts in Chaozhou, Jieyang, Shantou, and Zhuhai activated typhoon blue warning signals.
   • Typhoon Saudel is the fifth storm of the year in the East Vietnam Sea.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The storm is forecast to make landfall or skim the coast from Shantou to Huizhou between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
   • Upper Thailand faces heavy rain and flood risk until September 7.
   • The storm will linger over the East Vietnam Sea for several days before weakening.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of landfall between Shantou and Huizhou
   • Rescue progress for marooned students in Fujian and Zhejiang
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. global.chinadaily.com.cn — Guangdong cities suspend classes as Typhoon Saudel approaches coast
   2. www.straitstimes.com — Upper Thailand faces heavy rain, flood risk until Sept 7
   3. news.tuoitre.vn — Typhoon Saudel to linger over East Vietnam Sea for several days
   4. www.straitstimes.com — Chinese students marooned in floods unleashed by Typhoon Saudel’s rains
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2. 17d ago

   Typhoon Saudel Hits Eastern China Coast, Disrupting Travel

   Typhoon Saudel has made landfall in Zhejiang, specifically hitting Taizhou, and has made a double landfall in China. The storm brought heavy rain to saturated southeastern regions, causing significant travel chaos. Flights and ferries were cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen, while more than 40 Chinese airports are preparing for impacts through August 31. Some ports in East China have begun to reopen as the storm weakens. Earlier, the system caused hundreds of flight cancellations in Okinawa before moving toward the mainland.

   Why it matters

   Southeastern China is currently dealing with saturated ground, increasing the risk of flooding from heavy rainfall. The disruption of major ports and airports in the eastern coast affects regional logistics and transit.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Taizhou, Zhejiang.
   • The storm has made a double landfall in China.
   • More than 40 Chinese airports are bracing for the typhoon through August 31.
   • Flights and ferries were cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
   • The storm brought heavy rain to saturated southeastern China.

   Still unconfirmed

   • East China ports are reopening as the storm weakens.
   • An emergency response is underway in Fuding, Fujian.

   What to watch next

   • Airport operational status updates after August 31
   • Official damage assessments for the Zhejiang and Fujian provinces
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. Reuters — Typhoon Saudel makes landfall in Taizhou, CCTV reports
   2. South China Morning Post — Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China
   3. Bloomberg.com — Typhoon Saudel Brings Heavy Rain to Saturated Southeastern China
   4. news.cgtn.com — Typhoon Saudel makes landfall in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast
   5. Kuehne+Nagel — Typhoon Saudel makes landfall; East China ports reopen as storm weakens
   6. South China Morning Post — Flights, ferries cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen as Typhoon Saudel closes in
   7. Global Times — More than 40 Chinese airports brace for Typhoon Saudel through August 31
   8. Yahoo — Satellite Imagery Shows Typhoon Saudel's Landfall in Eastern China
   9. Big News Network.com — CHINA-FUJIAN-FUDING-TYPHOON SAUDEL-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CN)
   10. U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China — Weather Alert: Typhoon Saudel
   11. The Japan Times — Hundreds of flights canceled as typhoon bears down on Okinawa
   12. techrights.org — Links 29/08/2026: Wave of Social Control Media Bans, Suno Data Breach Class Actions
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