South Korea and China issued warnings for Typhoon Lingling.
Currently, wind speeds near the storm's center are around 162 km/h – strong enough to topple trees. Typhoon Lingling is forecast to be approximately 140 km southwest of Seoul at 3 PM local time on September 7th.
On September 6th, South Korea and China simultaneously issued warnings for Typhoon Lingling, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in both countries.
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| According to the South Korean meteorological agency, Typhoon Lingling is currently located about 470km southwest of the resort island of Jeju and is moving north towards the island. |
Currently, wind speeds near the storm's center are around 162 km/h – a force capable of toppling trees. It is forecast that Typhoon Lingling will be approximately 140 km southwest of Seoul at 3 PM on September 7th (local time).
The South Korean Ministry of Interior and Safety has issued a nationwide typhoon warning. Due to the typhoon's impact, sea and air routes have been closed on Jeju Island, and some local authorities have suspended hiking activities and altered the schedules of some weekend events.
Meanwhile, due to the influence of Typhoon Lingling, several cities and provinces in China, including Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Heilongjiang, are forecast to experience heavy rain and strong winds.
China's coastal provinces have upgraded their emergency response measures, requiring local government agencies to closely monitor the storm's development. Local agriculture and rural departments have also ordered fishing boats to return to port. Aquaculture farmers have also been evacuated to safe areas.
The Heilongjiang Meteorological Bureau announced on September 6th that due to the influence of Typhoon Lingling, many areas of the province will experience heavy rain and strong winds, with a high risk of flash floods and landslides.