As of 18:00 on September 22, due to the impact of super typhoon Ragasa, five cities in Guangdong—Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Yangjiang, Jiangmen, and Dongguan—have announced the implementation of the "five suspensions" (suspension of classes, work, production, transportation, and business operations).
Zhuhai has decided to suspend classes all day on September 23 and 24 and will begin implementing the "five suspensions" on the evening of September 23.
Jiangmen will implement the "five suspensions" in phases across the entire city.
On September 22, Yangjiang issued a pre-announcement regarding the implementation of the "five suspensions."
Zhongshan has announced that classes will be suspended all day on September 23 and 24, with the "five suspensions" beginning on the evening of the 23rd.
Dongguan has decided to implement the "five suspensions" in batches across the city starting from 15:00 on September 22.
Huizhou may issue the "five suspensions" directive (suspending classes, work, production, transportation, and business operations) citywide at 18:00 on September 23. It is recommended that work be suspended starting at noon on the 23rd to allow families to prepare.
In light of the threat posed by the super typhoon, on September 22, Wang Changxiao, Director of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Earthquake Department) of the Shenzhen Emergency Management Bureau, provided defensive recommendations. He urged the public to understand this safety measure and to stock up on daily supplies in advance.
Wang also stated that Ragasa could be the strongest typhoon to affect Shenzhen since Mangkhut in 2018. He called on citizens to remain vigilant and avoid complacency, offering the following advice: reduce unnecessary travel and avoid coastal areas, riversides, and low-lying areas; stock up on at least three days' worth of drinking water, food, medicine, and emergency supplies.
Reporter | Guo Chuhua
Photo | Nanfang Plus
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
