Will typhoon come to Nanjing?
Typhoon may come to Nanjing.
Super Typhoon Kanu, No. 6 in 2023, is the sixth named storm in this year’s Pacific typhoon season. The name "Khanun" was provided by Thailand and means jackfruit (a Thai fruit).
Typhoon "Kanu"'s predecessor, Tropical Disturbance 91W, formed in the southwest waters of Guam on July 22, 2023; it developed into a tropical storm in the early morning of July 28 in the ocean east of the Philippines; on July 30 It was upgraded to a severe tropical storm level by the Central Meteorological Observatory in the early morning of the same day, and to a typhoon level in the afternoon of the same day.
On the morning of the 31st, Typhoon Kanu strengthened to a strong typhoon level, and in the afternoon of the same day, it strengthened to a super typhoon level. "Kanu" is expected to move northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour, and is expected to move into the East China Sea on the morning of the 2nd. Strong winds and waves will occur in most areas of the East China Sea, and sea conditions will be severe.
According to Nanjing meteorological news, Typhoon "Kanu" is expected to have a certain impact on Nanjing next week, and everyone is reminded to pay attention to precautions then.
Typhoon weather precautions:
1. Try to avoid going out: Before the typhoon comes, you should try to avoid going out. If you must travel, you must take appropriate protective measures, such as wearing protective rain gear. Avoid walking on roads or bridges near rivers and seasides. When a typhoon approaches, stay away from construction sites and dangerous sheds to prevent objects from falling out and injuring people.
2. Close the doors and windows at home: When a typhoon approaches, close the doors and windows in time. Clothes hanging outside should be removed, and flower pots and other debris on the balcony should also be put away to prevent them from being blown away by the wind or falling and injuring someone.
3. It is forbidden to swim at the beach: When a typhoon approaches, it is absolutely not allowed to swim at the beach. The violent waves crash with the typhoon, and it is difficult for you to escape immediately. By the time you realize the danger, it is already too late.
4. Do not touch fallen wires easily: Outdoors, if you find a high-voltage power tower toppled or wires hanging low or broken, do not approach them, let alone touch them with your hands. Jump on one foot. leave.