Hainan's Sanya issues highest rainstorm alert, closes schools

The Sanya Meteorological Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning early Monday morning, the highest alert level in the country's four-tier weather warning system.

Heavy rain is expected to continue in the next 12 hours, affected by the outer circulation of Typhoon Trami, according to the meteorological observatory.

The local education department has announced that all kindergartens and primary and secondary schools are to suspend classes starting from noon on Monday. The resumption of classes will be announced at a later time.

The light rail transit system has suspended operations due to safety concerns related to flooding. Various public facilities and entertainment venues in the city have also temporarily closed.

Liu Boqian contributed to the story.