05 Jun 2018 | 12:34 PM UTC
China/Hong Kong/Vietnam: Tropical cyclone hits Hainan Island June 5
Tropical cyclone located in the south of Macau makes landfall in Hainan Island June 5; Vietnam’s central-northern coastal areas impacted
Event
The Chinese Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issued an alert on Tuesday, June 5, due to a tropical cyclone which made landfall on Hainan Island around 08:00 (local time). The cyclone may disrupt ferry services between Macau, Hong Kong, and Mainland China in the coming hours and days. Central and northern coastal areas of Vietnam could also be affected by the storm. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the cyclone is not currently expected to have a major impact on Hong Kong, although thunderstorms alerts have been issued.
Context
The tropical storm and typhoon season in the western Pacific Ocean typically runs from May to October.
Advice
Individuals present in affected areas are advised to confirm travel reservations, to keep abreast of weather forecasts, and to adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities. Remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult - and that floodwater may contain wastewater or chemical products.
