Fuzhou: Typhoon Haikui has triggered the evacuation of more than 36,000 residents in Fuzhou, China. By 7 a.m. on Wednesday, torrential rains had caused significant damage to 147 townships within the city, resulting in a direct economic loss exceeding 552 million yuan ($76 million), as reported by the city’s flood control and drought relief headquarters.
The city witnessed heavy rainstorms across multiple areas, commencing at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The cumulative precipitation recorded between 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 5 a.m. on Wednesday broke previous records for three-hour and six-hour maximum rainfall at the Wushan national weather station, according to Xinhua news agency.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, authorities took precautionary measures. Primary schools, middle schools, kindergartens, and extracurricular training institutions remained closed on Wednesday. Public transportation services, including urban buses, subways, trains, and airport shuttle buses, were temporarily suspended. Additionally, resorts and parks in the affected areas were temporarily closed for safety reasons.