Guangzhou has issued typhoon warnings in all districts.
Typhoon Vipa may make landfall on the coast of Guangdong and Hainan at peak intensity. Early this morning, Typhoon Vipa, the 6th typhoon of the year, formed. It will move westward towards the southern coast of China, reaching a maximum intensity of typhoon or strong typhoon, and may make landfall on the southern coast around the 20th to 21st of this month. Due to its impact, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Taiwan, and other areas may experience heavy rain. In addition, Typhoon Vipa, together with the subtropical high pressure system, will create widespread rainfall, potentially affecting as far as North China.
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