Tropical Storm Tapah makes landfall in southern China, forcing evacuations and school closures
Authorities evacuated about 60,000 residents and suspended transport and school activities as Typhoon Tapah brought winds up to 30 meters per second to Guangdong province.
- Tropical Storm Tapah made landfall in Guangdong, China, causing economic disruptions and schools to close.
- Around 60,000 people were evacuated across the region as the storm approached, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
- The storm brought maximum sustained winds of about 68 miles per hour, resulting in two injuries and reports of toppled trees in the city.
- The storm resulted in about 100 canceled flights, leading to travelers being stranded at the airport.
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Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in S China's Guangdong
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon of the year, made landfall in Taishan City, south China's Guangdong Province, at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Monday, with maximum wind speeds reaching up to 30 meters per second, equivalent to a severe tropical storm.Tapah
Storm Tapah makes landfall in China: Schools shut, flights disrupted and thousands displaced
Schools closed, flights canceled and tens of thousands evacuated as Tropical Storm Tapah slammed into southern China on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong province and nearby Hong Kong.
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Tropical Storm Tapah disrupted life in southern China, resulting in school closures, flight cancellations, and the evacuation of tens of thousands. The storm also resulted in minor flooding, toppled trees, and court suspensions while hitting coastal areas with powerful winds and causing incidents at Hong Kong's airport.

Tropical Storm Tapah makes landfall in southern China, forcing evacuations and school closures
Tropical Storm Tapah has caused major disruptions in southern China. Schools have closed, flights have been canceled and people have been evacuated.
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