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Tropical Storm wipha Strengthens, Eyes China’s Southern Coast
Table of Contents
- 1. Tropical Storm wipha Strengthens, Eyes China’s Southern Coast
- 2. Understanding Tropical Storms
- 3. Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Storm Wipha
- 4. What specific actions should residents of flood-prone areas in Southern China take too prepare for Tropical storm Wipha?
- 5. Wipha: Intensifying Tropical Storm threatens Southern China After Taiwan adn Philippines Impacts
- 6. Wipha’s Current Trajectory and Intensity
- 7. Impacts on Taiwan and the Philippines
- 8. Projected Impact on Southern China: Provinces at Risk
- 9. Preparing for Wipha: Safety Measures and Precautions
- 10. Understanding Tropical Cyclone Terminology
By Archyde News Desk
Tropical Storm Wipha is intensifying and is projected to reach typhoon strength before making landfall on China’s southern coast on Sunday, July 20.
The storm previously swept across the Philippines, causing significant disruption. High winds in Quezon City, north of Manila, toppled a billboard-like structure, crushing a parked truck.
Taiwan experienced Wipha’s power on Saturday. The island’s Central News Agency reported the storm had maximum sustained winds of 101 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 126 kilometers per hour, as it passed south of the island.
Heavy rainfall was recorded across Taiwan’s east coast. Hualien and Taitung counties received more than 20 centimeters of rain.This led to the cancellation of multiple domestic flights and the suspension of 14 ferry routes due to hazardous sea conditions and strong winds.
Across the Taiwan Strait, Fujian province on China’s east coast also saw disruptions, with many ferry services suspended as a precautionary measure.
Understanding Tropical Storms
Tropical storms are rotating collections of thunderstorms characterized by a closed low-level circulation. They form over warm tropical or subtropical waters.
As they gather energy,they can strengthen into hurricanes or typhoons,depending on their geographical location. These weather systems bring high winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, posing significant risks to coastal communities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Storm Wipha
What is the current status of Tropical Storm Wipha?
Tropical Storm Wipha is strengthening and is forecast to become a typhoon before hitting China’s southern coast.
Which areas were affected by Tropical Storm Wipha in the Philippines?
The storm passed thru the Philippines,with high winds in Quezon City toppling a structure that crushed a parked truck.
What were the reported wind speeds of Tropical Storm Wipha in Taiwan?
Wipha had maximum sustained winds of 101 kph and gusts up to 126 kph when it passed south of Taiwan.
Did Tropical Storm Wipha cause flight or ferry cancellations?
Yes, several domestic flights and 14 ferry routes in taiwan were cancelled, and ferry services were suspended in China’s Fujian province.
What kind of rainfall did Taiwan experience from Tropical Storm Wipha?
More than 20 centimeters of rain was recorded in Hualien and Taitung counties on Taiwan’s east coast.