What are the worst typhoons that have affected Guangdong in history?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-21
Located on the shore of the S Sea in Guangdong, Typhoon Landfall is the “high frequency zone” of China. Looking back to history, there are several Typhoon events that have profoundly changed the local disaster prevention system because of their extensive destructive powers.
Tragic Memories: Extreme Destruction of the Super Typhoon
“Mangkhut” is often repeatedly mentioned as Super Typhoon-level Landfall Zhuhai Gold Bay, which brought storms and winds to the Pearl Triangle. Many residents recall that when large-scale glass curtain walls were broken, trees were rooted, and City infrastructure was severely injured. And in 1979 the “Hobbe” was a severe test in the early years of reform and opening up, it was in Shenzhen near the Landfall, the center of the wind force is very strong, causing a large number of houses to collapse and people to die. These historical examples tell us that when the meteorological department issued the highest-level red warning, it means that Typhoon could bring a devastating wind force and a storm, which is no more than ordinary rain. According to China’s ther
Modern Response: The Transition from “Resistance” to “Defense”
As the urbanization process accelerated, Guangdong’s disaster prevention focus has shifted from simple agricultural disaster reduction toward City City running safely. While the 2014 “Rammasun” main landfall pointed in Hainan and Guangxi, its outer clouds have also caused severe storm effects in the Guangdong region, exposing the vulnerabilities of coastal power grids and communications facilities. Since then, Guangdong has dramatically improved wind resistance standards across the country. For example, wind resistance requirements have been raised in building standards, and a more sensitive in-city wave warning system has been established. For ordinary residents, the most direct sensation comes from the “stop-off” mechanism. When Typhoon approaches, the weather department releases Rainstorm or Typhoon High-Level
Scientific Defense: The Basic Skills Residents Should Have
In the face of Typhoon , the defense of science is more important than the rescue after the incident. First, pay attention to the early warning information released by the authority channels, do not trust the rumors. Second, do well home protection, such as strengthening doors, cleaning the balcony basins and other high-altitude falling hazards. In the typhoon eye passes a short period of calm, do not follow the surprise, because the second half of the wind force can be more violent and wind direction mutations. In addition, the stockpile of adequate amounts of drinking water, food and emergency lighting equipment is also a necessary family preparation. After every serious Typhoon disaster in history, our catastrophe awareness is being raised, but the power of nature is always insignificant.
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