Typhoons Narra and Saudel force evacuation of 54,000 in Guangxi
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Typhoons Narra and Saudel triggered evacuations of more than 54,000 people in Chongzuo, Guangxi, after floodwaters exceeded a record set in 2008. China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert as both storms approached coastal areas. Authorities ordered all businesses and tourism operations in Chongzuo to halt and urged residents not to return to high-risk zones.
Key Facts
- More than 54,000 people were evacuated in Chongzuo, Guangxi, after floodwaters exceeded the record level set in 2008.
- China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert for Typhoons Narra and Saudel on August 25, 2026.
- Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon of the year, is moving northeast at 5–10 km/h and will make landfall on the southern coast of China.
- Typhoon Saudel is expected to enter the eastern East China Sea on Wednesday morning before making landfall.
- Authorities in Chongzuo ordered all enterprises and tourism organizations to cease operations and urged evacuated residents not to return to high-risk zones.
Evacuations and Flooding
Authorities in Chongzuo, Guangxi, evacuated more than 54,000 people after floodwaters exceeded the record level set in 2008. The river in Chongzuo overflowed its banks, flooding the city and submerging rooftops and power lines. A motorized floating bridge was deployed on Monday in Ningming County, Guangxi, to transfer stranded villagers and deliver supplies. Chongzuo authorities issued an order halting all business and tourism activities and urged evacuated residents not to return to high-risk zones.
Typhoon Forecasts
China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert for Typhoons Narra and Saudel on August 25, 2026. Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon of the year, is moving northeast at 5–10 km/h and will skirt the northwest coast of Hainan before making landfall in southern China. Typhoon Saudel is expected to enter the eastern East China Sea on Wednesday morning before making landfall. Very heavy rain is forecast for parts of Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan provinces.
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Typhoons Narra and Saudel force evacuation of 54,000 in Guangxi
