Hainan mobilizes safety measures ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa
While the eye of the typhoon may not directly hit Hainan, the island is still expected to experience severe conditions. Coastal areas in the north and west are forecast to see winds of 10 to 12 on China's tropical cyclone intensity scale, with torrential rain expected in Haikou, the capital, and other regions.
Authorities have urged more than 2,000 vessels to take shelter, with 46 Ro-Ro passenger ferries in the Qiongzhou Strait relocated to safe waters near Sanya by Monday afternoon, according to the Hainan Maritime Safety Administration.
Other precautionary measures include clearing vegetation near power lines, reinforcing utility poles in Wanning and identifying 78 flood-prone road sections in Haikou. Residents were advised to stockpile essential supplies and avoid unnecessary travel.
