Updated position of Typhoon Dusuari
Title: "China Braces for Typhoon Dusu Rui as Rainfall Intensifies and Trees Fall"
29 July 2023
As Typhoon Dusu Rui continues to sweep across China, the nation has been put on high alert with intense rainfall causing flash floods and mudslides. According to the China Meteorological Administration, at 07:00 today, the typhoon, now at tropical storm level, was located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, and is expected to move at a speed of about 30 kilometres per hour in a northwestern direction, moving into the southern region of Anhui, with its intensity continuing to weaken. The warning has been issued for southern Hebei, northern Henan, southeastern Shanxi, and other affected regions.
In Zhejiang Lin'an, heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in a local zoo, trapping some animals on an "island" of higher ground. However, brave "blue friends" rushed to the rescue, transferring 16 animals to a safe place from the staging area of the "animal defense war." This heroic act has now made the blue friend's reputation known in the animal world.
Meanwhile, Xiamen, Fujian, has taken precautions to prevent damage from Typhoon Dusu Rui with a hotel using cement bags to block its entrance due to concerns about the typhoon's power. The hotel staff stated that the automatic glass door in front of their building could not withstand the potential force of the typhoon, and they used cement from their owner's family's stock to block the main gate.
Now at tropical depression level, Typhoon Dusu Rui (DOKSURI) has weakened significantly since its peak. Its center is currently located in Anqing City, Anhui Province, with a maximum wind force near the center of 7 (16 m/s). The typhoon's impact was felt across Fujian Province, particularly in Nan'an, where flash floods and mudslides were reported on the second ring road due to heavy rainfall. The city has experienced heavy precipitation and locally very heavy rainfall, with short periods of heavy rain potentially causing standing water. Residents have been advised to keep all standing water inside their homes.
A video from a Quanzhou microblog post showed the "people's sons and daughters serving the people wholeheartedly." In Nan'an City, the implementation of the "three stops and a break" was extended due to current rain, flood conditions, and water levels. The specific end time will be determined by the meteorological situation.
As of now, the focus remains on dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Dusu Rui. A century-old banyan tree was uprooted in Quanzhou due to the typhoon's influence, and authorities are currently deciding how to handle its removal. The people have been advised on precautions during rainstorms, such as staying indoors and avoiding outdoor activities.
The city of Zhoukou has issued a warning about a possible collapse of summer corn due to the