Typhoon Danas triggers hot weather alert

The city' s meteorological observatory raised its hot weather warning to orange — the second-highest level — at 9 a.m. yesterday morning, urging residents to stay hydrated. The alert is expected to remain in effect for one or two days.

Due to the influence of the peripheral circulation of Typhoon Danas, temperatures may reach 37 degrees Celsius or higher in some areas, triggering scattered showers and squally thunderstorms.

Typhoon Danas, the fourth typhoon of the year, formed in the early hours of Saturday. It is expected to move in a north-northeasterly direction at a speed of around 10 kilometers per hour, with its intensity gradually increasing, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) renewed a yellow alert yesterday for the typhoon, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern China.

According to the NMC, the typhoon was forecast to cross the Taiwan Strait between last night and this morning, with the potential to make landfall along the western coast of Taiwan Island.

Today, it will enter the East China Sea and gradually approach coastal areas between northern Fujian Province and central-to-southern Zhejiang Province.

During this period, heavy-to-torrential rainfall is expected in southeast Zhejiang, northeast Fujian, and across Taiwan Island. Some areas of the island may experience extreme downpours, with precipitation reaching up to 230 mm.

Guangdong maritime authorities activated a Level III emergency response at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Due to the presence of large swells, people are advised to stay away from the shoreline and avoid water sports.

During prolonged heatwaves, the public is advised to take measures to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related conditions. Vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are advised to avoid outdoor activities and stay out of the heat.