Key facts
- Typhoon Narra caused record flooding in southern China, forcing 54,000 people to evacuate.
- Typhoon Narra made landfall as a tropical storm in Hainan.
- Typhoon Saudel is approaching Japan and Taiwan.
- Multiple storms are affecting China simultaneously.
- Typhoon Saudel has led to the cancellation of flights and ferries.
Typhoon Narra has triggered record flooding in southern China, forcing the evacuation of 54,000 people. The storm made landfall as a tropical storm in Hainan after lingering in the Beibu Gulf. China is currently facing a rare situation with four simultaneous storms, including Narra and Saudel.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Saudel is nearing Japan and Taiwan, leading to widespread evacuations and preparations for continued heavy rain. The approach of Saudel has also resulted in the cancellation of flights and ferries in China's coastal regions, which are on high alert.