August 30 Typhoon Overview: SAUDEL Weakens and Moves Southward; Two Active Typhoons Remain at Sea
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Overview of Today's Typhoon Situation
On August 30, typhoon activity in the Northwest Pacific and the South China Sea followed a pattern of weakening near the coast and heightened activity over the open ocean. Typhoon No. 18, SAUDEL (202618), has weakened to a tropical depression and turned southward, with its direct effects on China’s eastern coastal areas essentially over. Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 22, ETAU, and Typhoon No. 23, BANG-LANG, remain active over the open ocean but currently pose no threat to China’s offshore waters.
Analysis of Active Typhoons
Typhoon SAUDEL (202618): SAUDEL has weakened to a tropical depression and is located at 24.7°N, 112°E, with a central pressure of 998 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 12 m/s. It is moving south-southwest at 18 km/h and is expected to reach approximately 22.9°N, 111.3°E by 17:00 today. Its residual circulation is gradually moving away from the mainland, and its associated wind and rainfall impacts are nearing an end.
Typhoon BANG-LANG (202623): BANG-LANG is located at 29.2°N, 168.3°E, with a central pressure of 990 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 23 m/s, maintaining tropical storm intensity. The system is moving rapidly at 39 km/h toward the north-northwest. It is expected to reach approximately 39.9°N, 167.8°E in the early hours of September 1 before turning over the open ocean, with no direct impact on China.
Typhoon ETAU (202622): ETAU is located at 30.9°N, 164.9°E, with a central pressure of 998 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 18 m/s, also maintaining tropical storm intensity. It is moving slowly at only 8 km/h toward the south-southwest. ETAU is expected to reach approximately 33.1°N, 168.8°E in the early hours of September 1 and will likewise remain over the open sea.
Public Opinion and Public Focus
Recent public discussion has focused mainly on two issues. The first is post-disaster recovery and the lingering impacts of SAUDEL. Zhejiang, Fujian, and other regions have gradually ended their typhoon emergency responses, and power restoration efforts are fully underway. However, Hubei, Henan, and other areas still need to cope with showers brought by the residual circulation. The second issue is the climatic background of an unusually high number and strong intensity of typhoons this year. Meteorological experts point out that this is closely linked to the development of El Niño. The strongest El Niño event is expected to form in November, making it the broader reason for the frequent recent genesis of typhoons.
Meteorological Defense Reminders
Although SAUDEL has moved far away, areas previously affected in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangxi should remain alert to the delayed geological hazards triggered by typhoon rainfall and must not relax flood-control precautions. Regions such as Hubei and Henan, which remain affected by the residual circulation, should guard against short-duration heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. For BANG-LANG and ETAU over the open ocean, please continue to monitor changes in their subsequent tracks.
Please refer to warnings issued by the CMA and local government authorities.
Overview of Current Data on Active Typhoons
| Typhoon | Intensity | Central Pressure (hPa) | Maximum Sustained Wind Speed (m/s) | Current Position | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANG-LANG (202623) | Tropical storm | 990 | 23 | 29.2°N 168.3°E | North-northwest at 39 km/h |
| ETAU (202622) | Tropical storm | 998 | 18 | 30.9°N 164.9°E | South-southwest at 8 km/h |
| SAUDEL (202618) | Tropical depression | 998 | 12 | 24.7°N 112°E | South-southwest at 18 km/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.
Reference Reports
- Termination of the Typhoon Emergency Response and Maintenance of Emergency Geological Disaster Level IV Response Notification (Tencent News)
- Why is the Typhoon the most powerful Ernie-no event or formed in November? The New Wave of Finance
- Zhejiang Ends Anti-Typhoon Emergency Response!Next Three Days, These Places Maintain Rain Mode (Tencent News)
- Now Typhoon especially 'preferred' Guangxi? (Tencent News)
- Typhoon level IV emergency response to flood protection level IV emergency response. The New Wave of Finance
- Typhoon “Saudel”W shift impact, Guangxi local Extreme rainstorm! The New Wave of Finance
- Zhejiang: All power users affected by Typhoon “Saudel” recover (Tencent News)
- Typhoon “Saudel” Away, Fujian Rain Weakens (Fujian Channel - SE network)
- More than 1,500 emergency rescue teams, more than 1,90,000 rescue personnel... The national power grid responds to the typhoon “Saudel” fully secure power supply The New Wave of Finance
- Typhoon Etau, moving toward NNW, intensified into a typhoon, while Typhoon Bang-lang remained active China Weather News Channel
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