August 23 Typhoon Roundup: SAUDEL Has a Distinct Eye as Multiple Typhoons Coexist

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Overview of Today's Typhoon Situation

On the evening of August 23, typhoon activity was frequent over the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea, creating a complex situation in which multiple typhoons were active at once. Super Typhoon “SAUDEL” continued to intensify, while newly formed Typhoon “GAENARI” was gradually approaching China's coastal areas. Many parts of southern and southeastern China were facing significant wind and rain impacts.

Analysis of Active Typhoons

Super Typhoon “SAUDEL”

SAUDEL is currently located at 21.9°N, 141.1°E, with a central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 52 m/s. It is moving west-northwest at 27 km/h. Official forecasts indicate that it will reach the vicinity of 25.2°N, 119.4°E on the afternoon of the 28th, with intensity at the strong typhoon level. Its circulation is currently massive and symmetric, and it cannot be ruled out that it may make landfall along southeastern China's coast.

Tropical Storm “GAENARI”

GAENARI is located at 25.6°N, 121.9°E, with a central pressure of 998 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 18 m/s. It is moving westward at 8 km/h and is expected to weaken into a tropical depression near 25.03°N, 119.8°E on the afternoon of the 24th. Its relatively slow movement will bring a significant period of rainfall to Taiwan, China, Fujian, Zhejiang, and other areas.

Public and Media Focus

Public attention is currently focused on the complex situation of multiple typhoons coexisting. In particular, SAUDEL's distinct eye and massive diameter of approximately 1,000 kilometers have sparked widespread discussion, with the saying that “a typhoon that has opened its eye is especially powerful” becoming a topic in meteorological outreach. Meanwhile, residents in Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, and other areas are closely monitoring the local impacts of wind and rain. Many localities have raised their emergency response levels for flood control and typhoon preparedness, while the public remains highly alert to the potential secondary hazards caused by prolonged heavy rainfall.

Safety and Preparedness Advice

Water operations and vessels transiting the relevant waters should return to port and shelter as soon as possible. Port facilities should be reinforced to prevent vessels from breaking free of their moorings or colliding. Southern and southeastern coastal China should remain especially vigilant against urban and rural flooding, flash floods, and geological hazards that may be triggered by heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to minimize outdoor activities and stay away from billboards and other objects that could easily topple.

Please refer to warnings issued by the CMA and local government authorities.

Current Data on Active Typhoons

TyphoonIntensityCentral Pressure (hPa)Maximum Wind Speed (m/s)Current PositionMovement
SAUDEL(202618)Super typhoon9355221.9°N 141.1°EWNW 27km/h
GAENARI(202620)Tropical storm9981825.6°N 121.9°EW 8km/h

Data source: Observations from the CMA and other official agencies, as of the time of publication. For real-time updates, see the Typhoon Track Map.

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