Typhoon Matmo

Typhoon Matmo

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 151 kph (94 mph) Sunday morning (5 October 2025), struck Zhanjiang in Guangdong in the mid-afternoon. Photo: UNB

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall

Hainan province, also in the storm’s path, canceled flights, suspended public transport, and closed businesses