Typhoon Haima (storm hits the southeast coastal area of China)

Since August 3rd, 2020, the storm brought by Typhoon Haima has hit the southeast coastal area of China. This typhoon is the ninth typhoon this year, and its intensity has reached the super typhoon level. According to the forecast of the meteorological department, this typhoon will continue to move northward and may affect more areas in the next few days.

The influence of typhoon

Typhoon Haima has brought great influence to the southeast coastal areas of China. Many areas suffered from large-scale floods, roads were flooded, houses were destroyed, traffic was paralyzed, and power and communication were interrupted. According to statistics, so far, this typhoon has affected the lives of millions of people, with hundreds injured, dozens missing and dozens dead.

How to deal with typhoons

Faced with natural disasters, we should take good measures to reduce losses and casualties. Here are some steps to deal with typhoons:

1. Pay attention to the weather forecast. Before the typhoon comes, understand the weather forecast, grasp the moving path and intensity of the typhoon in time, so as to make corresponding countermeasures.

2. Take protective measures. Before the typhoon comes, protective measures should be taken, such as strengthening houses, strengthening doors and windows, cleaning drainage ditches, etc. , reduce losses.

3. Evacuate people. Before the typhoon comes, people, especially residents in low-lying areas and coastal areas, should be evacuated in time to avoid being affected by the typhoon.

4. Reserve emergency supplies. Before the typhoon, emergency supplies, such as food, drinking water, medicine, blankets, etc. , should be reserved for emergency use.

5. Pay attention to safety. Pay attention to safety during typhoon, don't go out, don't touch wires, electrical appliances, etc. , to avoid electric shock.