Typhoon Mitag made landfall around 14:50 on September 19 near the coast of Shanwei city. It arrived as a strong tropical storm (wind force level 10; about 25 m/s). Authorities expect the typhoon to move slowly northwest (10–15 km/h), gradually weakening as it moves inland.
The storm is projected to bring heavy to torrential rainfall across broad parts of Guangdong, with localized areas experiencing extremely severe downpours. Concurrently, strong winds and high seas are expected to pose additional hazards. Emergency services have been warned to prepare for possible landslides, mudflows, river flooding, and urban inundation.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Ragasa (known locally as "桦加沙") is developing over the northwest Pacific. As of September 19, its center is located about 1,180 km east of Manila, with winds at tropical storm strength. Forecasts suggest Ragasa will intensify, potentially reaching super typhoon strength before entering the South China Sea around September 23–24. It may then affect western Guangdong and eastern Hainan, possibly making landfall around September 24–25, though its exact track remains uncertain.
Guangdong Weather Forecast
September 19:
Eastern Guangdong (Shanwei, Jieyang, Shantou), Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Huizhou: Heavy rain to torrential rain, with some areas experiencing extreme downpours.
Meizhou, Heyuan: Moderate to heavy rain, locally severe rain.
Other areas: Mostly cloudy with scattered (thunder)showers and localized heavy rain. Thunderstorms may bring gusty winds of Force 8–11.
September 20:
Western Guangdong and most of the Pearl River Delta: Moderate to heavy rain, locally severe.
Other areas: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to locally heavy rain.
September 21:
Western Guangdong and western Pearl River Delta: Moderate to locally heavy rain.
Other areas: Scattered showers, with some areas experiencing moderate rain.
Reporter | Zeng Xiangxing
Photo | Nanfang Plus
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
