Super typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon this year, is forecast to severely impact Guangzhou from the night of September 23 to 25, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. In response, the city has decided to implement a city-wide "five suspensions" (suspension of classes, work, production, business, and transport) on the afternoon of September 23.
Starting from September 23, all nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, secondary vocational schools, technical institutes, and private training institutions across the city will suspend operations.
Beginning at 19:00 on September 23, all work units must suspend operations while ensuring necessary protection and shelter for essential on-site personnel. Additionally, production must halt at all industrial parks, production bases, and workshops.
From 21:00 on September 23, all commercial operations, including supermarkets, markets, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and scenic spots, will close, along with food delivery and parcel delivery services.
A complete suspension of public transport (metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services) will take effect at 00:00 on September 24. All private vehicles, except for those used for emergency response and command, are prohibited from the roads.
All residents and visitors in Guangzhou are urged to closely monitor alerts for the typhoon, heavy rainfall, and flooding. If you are in a danger zone, immediately call emergency hotlines such as 110, 119, 120, or 12345 for assistance.
Reporter | Luo Shuxin (intern), Chen Jinxia
Photo | Nanfang Plus
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
