Turbulent Storms Ravage Guangzhou, Impacting Millions, Check Itineraries Before Your Trip

By Ivan PetrenkoApr 29, 2024 00:30 AMNews
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In a tragic event, Guangzhou, a bustling city in southern China, experienced a severe tornado that led to the death of five people and injured 33 others. The tornado, which struck with a level-three intensity on a scale that peaks at five, caused significant disruptions in travel and everyday life. With the city home to 19 million residents, this natural disaster has sent shockwaves throughout the region, prompting authorities to urge travelers to double-check their itineraries before making any travel plans.

The tornado struck with such force that it caused considerable damage to 141 factory buildings in the city, while residential areas mostly withstood the impact. Local weather stations recorded peak wind speeds of up to 20.6 meters per second, illustrating the storm's intense power. As search and rescue operations concluded by 10 p.m. local time, heavy rains followed, leading to floods and forcing emergency evacuations across southern China.

Guangdong province, with a population of 127 million and significant economic influence, has seen over 110,000 people relocated due to the flooding, with at least four fatalities recorded this week. The impact on the travel sector is significant, with transportation routes disrupted and schedules altered. As the flooding continues to spread, it is crucial for travelers to stay informed about weather conditions and make necessary adjustments to their travel plans to ensure safety.

Since mid-April, the Pearl River Delta, a key manufacturing zone in China, has experienced heavy rainfall, breaking records at four weather stations in the Guangdong region for April. This trend aligns with the pattern of increased frequency and severity of weather events in the region, attributed to climate change. Given this ongoing crisis, the China Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for continued severe weather, including heavy rains and strong storms, likely to persist through the end of the month. Therefore, travelers should stay updated on weather forecasts and exercise caution when planning trips to or within Guangzhou and the surrounding areas.

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