This year’s strongest typhoon, “Hua Jia Sha,” has caused seawater to flood in multiple areas. On the morning of September 24, in Hong Kong, the glass doors of the luxurious Fontainebleau Ocean Park Hotel were shattered by the force of the sea. To prepare for the impact of this typhoon, several regions in Guangdong have gone into full emergency mode. As of 5:30 PM on September 23, over 1 million people have been evacuated province-wide.
Video shared by netizens shows that around 6 AM today, the glass of the Fontainebleau Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong was shattered by seawater. The footage reveals a large volume of seawater flooding in, knocking people down with its force as the hotel lobby quickly became submerged.
According to a report from “Hong Kong 01,” the fire department received a special service call at the address of the Fontainebleau Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong this morning at 8:40 AM.
The hotel responded to inquiries by stating that their services were unaffected and guests could check-in as usual unless nearby roads were closed.
According to the host of the China Meteorological Administration’s weather forecast, Wei Dan, at 5 AM on the 23rd, the central pressure of “Hua Jia Sha” had already reached 920 hPa, making it the strongest typhoon worldwide this year. Visual analysis shows that “Hua Jia Sha” possesses a massive cloud system with a circulation diameter exceeding 1000 kilometers, affecting a wide area. Additionally, its dangerous wind circle of level 10 covers a radius of nearly 200 kilometers, with such strong winds capable of uprooting trees and lifting roofs easily, warranting high alert. Furthermore, the impact period of “Hua Jia Sha” coincides with an astronomical spring tide, particularly heightening concerns for tidal surges in the Pearl River Delta region.
Forecasted reports indicate that later today, Typhoon “Hua Jia Sha” is expected to make landfall along the coast from Taishan to Zhanjiang in Guangdong, with a potential intensity reaching typhoon or even severe typhoon levels upon landfall, gradually weakening afterward.
In response to the looming threat of “Hua Jia Sha,” Guangdong has declared a state of emergency. Data from the Guangdong Provincial Emergency Management Department shows that as of 5:30 PM on the 23rd, a total of 1,044,215 individuals have been relocated province-wide, with Shenzhen evacuating 260,000 people and all 865 emergency shelters across the city fully operational.
Netizens also shared a video on the 23rd showing that as a precaution against Typhoon “Hua Jia Sha,” some airplane tires and parts of aircraft bodies on a runway in Shenzhen were taped up.
The taped aircraft shown in the video belongs to Shenzhen Airlines. A customer service representative stated to JiMu News that the typhoon’s fury may surpass previous ones, with not only Shenzhen Airlines aircraft but also those of other companies possibly staying in Shenzhen. Measures are being taken to secure the aircraft in place, as there will be a latch underneath the plane stop to stabilize the body and keep the plane as secure as possible.
In Guangzhou’s Panyu district, many residents of the Lijiang Garden have parked their cars on the Lijiang Bridge within the community to prevent them from being submerged by water. According to Guangzhou Daily, there are rows of vehicles on the bridge with the number of cars reaching hundreds, resulting in only one-way traffic allowed on the bridge currently.
Furthermore, videos circulating online show that in Huizhou, Guangdong, several restaurant owners rented trucks to park in front of their establishments as a defense measure against the approaching typhoon. As per the owners interviewed by “Star Video,” with the trucks parked in front, the wind won’t carry sand and rocks towards the glass, and one owner mentioned renting two trucks at 400 yuan each, leading to the closure of their restaurant for two to three days.
Around 7 AM this morning, JiMu News reporters witnessed in Zhuahi’s Xiangzhou District near Qinglv Road that numerous tree branches had been broken off, shared bicycles lined up by the roadside were knocked down, and walking on the street had become difficult due to the challenging conditions. Video footage showed Typhoon “Hua Jia Sha” churning up enormous waves near Qinglv Road.
Additionally, according to Shenzhen Radio and Television, Shenzhen’s Dameisha Beachfront Park also experienced waves measuring several meters high, leading the park to close and security personnel patrolling the area to deter visitors.
Prior to this, Typhoon Hua Jia Sha had swept across the southern tip of Taiwan, causing the overflowing of the Matsai’an River Dam in Hualien and the collapse of the Matsai’an River Bridge, resulting in 14 deaths, 18 injuries, and several individuals missing.