Typhoon Wutip Strikes Hainan Island, China, aims to Koreas, Japan and Russia
Marek Kučera 
Typhoon Wutip made landfall on June 13, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM local time in Basuo Township, part of Dongfang City on Hainan Island, southern China. The storm, classified as a severe tropical storm, brought sustained winds of up to 30 meters per second (108 km/h) and heavy rainfall to the region. This marks the first typhoon to strike China’s coast this year and is only the second time in 70 years that Hainan experienced the country’s first typhoon of the year.
🌪️ Impact on Hainan Island
In Sanya, a popular beach resort city on Hainan Island, strong winds and rough waves were observed, with reports of toppled trees and damaged construction sites. All public facilities were closed, and airport operations were halted. In Yinggehai Town, fishing boats were moored to take shelter from the storm.
🚨 Emergency Measures and Evacuations
In anticipation of the storm’s impact, authorities in Guangdong Province evacuated over 10,000 people, closed schools, and suspended flights, trains, and maritime travel. In Sanya, all schools, construction sites, and tourist attractions were closed, and flights were suspended at the city’s airport.
Additionally, 12 crew members were rescued from a distressed cargo ship in rough seas, with waves reaching up to 3 meters (10 feet). Guangdong province activated rescue boats and helicopters, and more than 49,000 fishing boats returned to port.
📉 Storm Weakens After Landfall
After making landfall, Typhoon Wutip weakened rapidly. By June 14, the Hainan Provincial Committee for Disaster Prevention, Reduction, and Relief announced the decision to lift the Level III typhoon warning and terminate the corresponding flood and typhoon control emergency response, based on the latest meteorological forecasts indicating the storm’s reduced intensity.
🌀 Broader Regional Impacts
As Wutip moved inland, it continued to affect neighboring regions. Guangdong Province recorded an average rainfall of 21.8 millimeters over the past 24 hours, with a total of 28,661 people evacuated across the province. The storm also prompted the suspension of classes and the cancellation of flights and ferry services
🔚 Conclusion
Typhoon Wutip’s landfall on Hainan Island serves as a reminder of the region’s vulnerability to tropical storms. While the immediate threat has diminished, ongoing recovery efforts are necessary to address the damage caused by the storm. Residents and authorities remain vigilant as the storm’s remnants continue to affect southern China.
After hitting Hainan and China, is projected to move northeastward, potentially impacting parts of South Korea, Japan, and the Russian Far East in the coming days.
Source: https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/#01W
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