China News Service, Macau, October 13 (Reporter Long Tuyou) Typhoon "Nangka" struck, and the Macao Meteorological Bureau issued Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 7:30 am on the 13th.
The Macao Meteorological Bureau stated that "Nangka" is a typical autumn typhoon in the South China Sea. Under the co-accompaniment effect of the northeast monsoon, a continuous gale zone was formed along the Pearl River Estuary. To protect people's safety, the No. 8 typhoon was issued.
At 7:20pm, Typhoon "Nangka" landed on Hainan Island. It is expected to continue to cross Hainan Island in the west-northwest direction and gradually move away from Macau. The threat to Macau is gradually reduced. The Macao Meteorological Bureau will reissue it at 7 pm3 Typhoon signal.
According to Huang Qiaoyan, a senior technician of the Meteorological Bureau, typhoon "Nangka" was formed in the northeast of the South China Sea. Although it is not strong and has a loose circulation structure, it is more than 400 kilometers away from Macau. However, due to the co-accompaniment effect of the northeast monsoon, the southeast The air current merges with the northeast monsoon along the Pearl River Estuary, forming a continuous gale zone.
Based on public safety considerations, the No. 8 typhoon signal was issued for nearly 12 hours, and it was the No. 8 typhoon signal "the farthest from Macau" since 1970.
At present, the sea, land and air traffic in Macao has been gradually restored. The three sea-crossing bridges have been restored to traffic, and the Hengqin port has also resumed customs clearance. The Municipal Affairs Department promptly dispatched pump trucks to strengthen channel drainage, avoid street flooding, and remove dangerous trees, etc., social order Has gradually returned to normal.
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