China has issued a red alert and closed down offices, businesses and schools in the southern city of Shenzhen as Typhoon Haima is expected to hit today.
Shenzhen’s Meteorological Observatory predicted that Haima will bring winds of up to 117 km per hour and rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres.
Local officials said that the residents have been advised to stay indoors and safe locations across the city have been set up for anyone who may get caught out.
Shenzhen in Guangdong Province will activate China’s highest level of emergency response measures starting midnight to prepare for the country’s 22nd typhoon this year.
Red alert is the highest response followed by orange,yellow and blue. Haima has already affected rail services in Guangdong,Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangxi.