China activates emergency response for approaching Typhoon Fung-wong

BEIJING -- China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Monday activated a Level-IV emergency typhoon response in Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang and Hainan, as Typhoon Fung-wong entered the South China Sea and continued moving northwest.

Fung-wong — the 26th named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season — is currently located over the central-eastern region of the South China Sea and is expected to make landfall on the southwestern coast of Taiwan between Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening, with winds reaching force 10 to force 12.

In response, multiple coastal provinces have activated emergency measures.

South China's Guangdong province activated a level-IV wind emergency response at 10 am on Monday. It is forecast that this typhoon is likely to significantly impact the coastal waters of Guangdong over the coming days.

It is expected that on Tuesday and Wednesday — localities on the eastern side of Guangdong will experience light to heavy rain due to the outer cloud systems of Typhoon Fung-wong.

The Guangdong provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters has urged all relevant regions and departments to enhance forecasting and early warning systems, promptly activate emergency responses and effectively carry out all cautionary measures to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

In East China's Fujian province, a Level-III emergency response was activated at 4 pm on Monday. The typhoon is expected to bring moderate rains to coastal areas from Tuesday to Wednesday, with some regions experiencing heavy rains or storms.

Local authorities and government departments have been instructed to monitor the typhoon situation closely, and to implement emergency measures as needed.

Zhejiang province in eastern China has also begun preparations, ordering coastal cities and authorities to take preventive actions, including directing ships to seek shelter, suspending offshore engineering work and closing coastal tourist attractions.

China has a four-tier emergency response system for typhoons, with Level I being the most severe.