What is the name of Typhoon No. 6?
Typhoon No. 6 in 2023 is "Kanu".
On July 22, 2023, Tropical Disturbance 91W formed in the southwest waters of Guam. In the early morning of July 28, it developed into a tropical storm in the ocean east of the Philippines. In the early morning of July 30, it was upgraded to a severe tropical storm level by the Central Meteorological Observatory, and to a typhoon level in the afternoon of the same day. On the morning of July 31, Typhoon Kanu was upgraded to a severe typhoon level, and in the afternoon of the same day, it was upgraded to a super typhoon level. On the afternoon of August 2, it weakened from super typhoon level to severe typhoon level. On the morning of August 4, it weakened from strong typhoon level to typhoon level.
Starting from August 2, 2023, the center of gravity of rainfall in the north of Typhoon Kanu will shift from North China to Northeast China. Typhoon "Kanu" has entered the East China Sea and is expected to turn northeast from the night of the 3rd to the morning of the 4th, reducing the possibility of landing in China. However, it should be noted that the path and intensity of typhoons may change as the weather changes, so it is recommended to pay close attention to weather forecasts and official warning information, and to prepare and respond in accordance with relevant disaster prevention measures.
Precautions in typhoon storm weather:
1. Reduce going out during typhoon storm weather. When you must go out, it is recommended to take the bus, pay attention to road conditions, and avoid areas with stagnant water and poor traffic. .
2. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals during typhoons and rainstorms. Rain boots are best, as they are rainproof and insulating to prevent electric shock.
3. During thunder and lightning, try to turn off electrical appliances and other facilities that are prone to lightning strikes. If you encounter thunder when you go out, do not stand under trees or around telephone poles, and stay away from dilapidated housing, work sheds, temporary buildings, scaffolding, trees, billboards, towers and other places that are prone to casualties.
4. When driving on a highway and encountering a typhoon or rainstorm, make sure the visibility is above 200 meters before driving. Otherwise, you should exit the highway at the nearest ramp, or park in a rest area or harbor parking strip. Stop on the hard shoulder and put up warning signs.
5. If you find dangerous buildings or water accumulation, please contact the relevant departments in time. When in danger, obey the instructions of relevant departments and move safely.
6. Typhoon storms can easily cause floods. People in flood-prone areas should strengthen self-prevention and move people to safe places in time.
7. Typhoon storms may cause water conservancy project failures. Once danger occurs, people within the affected area must follow the instructions of the local government and flood control and water conservancy departments and move to safe areas quickly and in a timely manner.