China issues highest warning against Typhoon Fitow
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Two fishermen in Zhejiang Province download a truck carrying a haul of fish as Typhoon Fitow approaches China's southeast coast. |
The typhoon will bring waves as high as 12 meters in the south East China Sea and waters around the Diaoyu Islands from Saturday noon to Sunday midday, with waves of up to five meters in the north of the East China Sea and in the Taiwan Strait, according to the center.
The center also warned of storm tides, with water levels expected to increase by as much as 90 centimeters in coastal areas of Zhejiang and Fujian from Saturday night to Sunday noon.
The center urged ships to be cautious. It also advised coastal authorities to take precautionary measures, carry out patrols and make sure dikes and fishery facilities are secure.
The National Commission for Disaster Reduction also issued an early disaster warning on Saturday, asking local governments to prepare to minimize losses.
Civil affairs bureaus in affected areas have been asked to remain on duty around the clock, enhance monitoring, issue early warnings, evacuate tourists in threatened areas and help fishing boats back to port.
The commission asked local authorities to carry out emergency plans, allocate relief materials and funds when necessary, to ensure daily necessities are provided for disaster-affected people.
China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
East China's Zhejiang Province has evacuated more than 130,000 residents as it is expecting gales and downpours brought by Typhoon Fitow.
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