20-07-2025

Typhoon Wipha Threatens Southern China and Region

Date: 20-07-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | scmp.com: 2 | theguardian.com: 1 | washingtonpost.com: 1
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Source: edition.cnn.com

Image content: The image depicts a man and woman struggling to navigate through a storm. The man, wearing a light-colored collared shirt, is supporting the woman, who is dressed in a red raincoat with the hood up, as they brave the heavy rain and strong winds. In the background, people in orange raincoats are seen standing outside a building.

Summary

Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to Taiwan, the Philippines, and southern China, causing widespread disruptions, flight cancellations, and evacuations. The storm made landfall in Guangdong province, weakening to a severe tropical storm after impacting Hong Kong.

Key Points

  • Typhoon Wipha caused widespread disruptions in Taiwan, the Philippines, and southern China
  • The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, resulting in fallen trees and scaffolding collapses
  • Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in Guangdong province as the storm made landfall

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Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China after slamming Taiwan and the Philippines - CBS News

Tropical Storm Wipha is forecasted to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm has already affected Taiwan and the Philippines, causing flight and ferry cancellations, and is expected to impact Hong Kong and other areas in the region.
Entities: Tropical Storm Wipha, Taiwan, Philippines, China, Hong KongTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Typhoon rains batter Hong Kong before Wipha weakens to severe tropical storm in Guangdong | CNNClose icon

Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and strong winds to Hong Kong before making landfall in China's Guangdong province, causing fallen trees, scaffolding collapses, and disruptions to transportation. The storm weakened to a severe tropical storm after landfall, with authorities reporting over 200 people seeking refuge and 26 seeking medical treatment.
Entities: Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong, Guangdong, China, ReutersTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Developing | T10 signal to be lowered to T8 at 4.10pm in Hong Kong as Typhoon Wipha weakens | South China Morning Post

Typhoon Wipha is weakening, and the Hong Kong Observatory will lower the No 10 hurricane signal to No 8 gale or storm signal at 4:10 pm on Sunday. The storm has caused 14 people to seek medical treatment, 240 fallen trees, and 234 people to seek refuge in shelters. The city's transportation services have been severely disrupted, with 500 flights cancelled and several MTR lines, ferry, and bus services suspended.
Entities: Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Observatory, South China Morning Post, MTRTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Typhoon Wipha forces evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in southern China | South China Morning Post

Typhoon Wipha has prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in southern China, particularly in Guangdong province, where it is expected to make landfall. The storm has also affected Taiwan, the Philippines, Fujian, Hainan, and Hong Kong, causing strong winds and heavy rain. The China Meteorological Administration issued an orange typhoon warning, and authorities have taken measures to mitigate the impact, including evacuating over 266,000 residents on land and 12,000 people from the sea.
Entities: Typhoon Wipha, China, Guangdong province, Hong Kong, China Meteorological AdministrationTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Typhoon Wipha hits Hong Kong bringing on highest storm alert | Hong Kong | The Guardian

Typhoon Wipha hit Hong Kong, prompting the highest storm alert (T10 hurricane alert) as it brought destructive winds, heavy rains, and rough seas. Authorities cancelled hundreds of flights, suspended school classes, and put local trains on limited service. China's Hainan and Guangdong provinces were also on high alert, with the storm forecast to make landfall in Macau and Zhuhai before reaching Vietnam.
Entities: Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Observatory, China, HainanTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Typhoon Wipha leaves Hong Kong, hits Guangdong as Vietnam issues warning - The Washington Post

Typhoon Wipha caused disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday, July 20, 2025, bringing heavy rain, strong gusts, and widespread flight cancellations. The typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 62 mph and was expected to hit Guangdong, while Vietnam issued a warning.
Entities: Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong, Guangdong, Vietnam, ChinaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform