Will Two to Three Typhoons Hit China in August?

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Key Takeaways
- Two to three typhoons expected to impact China in August.
- Major flood season has begun across all river basins.
- High risk of forest fires in several regions.
- Geological disaster risks in western Yunnan.
- Preparations are underway to ensure public safety.
Beijing, Aug 5 (NationPress) It is anticipated that two to three typhoons will either make landfall in or impact China during the month of August, according to information shared by the national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief, along with the Ministry of Emergency Management in a recent briefing.
One of these typhoons is predicted to influence regions located north of the Yangtze River, as highlighted in the briefing.
This August marks the full onset of the major flood season across all seven significant river basins in China, with authorities warning that certain rivers in the Haihe, Songhua, and Liaohe river basins are at risk for severe flooding.
Furthermore, the likelihood of forest fires remains elevated in parts of the Greater Khingan Mountains, northern Xinjiang, central and southern China, as well as certain southwestern regions.
Western Yunnan faces an increased risk of geological disasters, while areas along the middle and lower sections of the Yangtze River, regions situated between the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River, and central and northern Xinjiang are expected to experience heatwaves and drought conditions, according to the briefing reported by Xinhua news agency.
On July 30, Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, hit land in east China's Shanghai Municipality after previously making landfall in Zhejiang Province.
The center of Typhoon Co-May (classified as a tropical storm) made its second landfall along the coast of Fengxian District in Shanghai. At that time, the highest wind speed near the center reached 23 meters per second, accompanied by a central minimum pressure of 978 hectopascals.
In preparation for the typhoon, Fengxian District took early action to assess potential hazards and facilitate the relocation and resettlement of individuals from at-risk zones.
Previously, Typhoon Wipha, the seventh typhoon of the year, also made landfall, unleashing torrential rain across the cities of Yangjiang, Zhanjiang, and Maoming in Guangdong Province of China.