**Southern China on Alert as Typhoon Saudel Approaches**
*Guangdong Province, China – September 2, 2026* – Authorities in Guangdong province have placed the coastal region on heightened alert after Typhoon Saudel intensified over the South China Sea. Meteorological forecasts indicate that the storm could make landfall or pass close to the shoreline between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
The National Meteorological Centre reported that, as of 08:00 GMT on Wednesday, Saudel was located approximately 195 km east‑southeast of Shanwei in the northeastern part of the South China Sea. The system was recorded with maximum sustained winds of 18 m s⁻¹, and gusts extending up to 300 km from its centre.
**Warnings and Precautions**
– **Yellow typhoon warning**: Issued for Nan’ao County at 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.
– **Blue warnings**: Activated for several areas, including Chaozhou, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Zhuhai.
Local officials have warned of heavy rainfall, gale‑force winds, and severe thunderstorms, citing the risk of flooding and other weather‑related damage. In response, schools in several cities have suspended classes, and coastal authorities have been instructed to implement protective measures aimed at safeguarding residents and limiting economic losses.
**Infrastructure Measures**
The Nan’ao Bridge, which links Nan’ao Island to the mainland, was closed to traffic at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday. Officials indicated that the bridge would be reopened once conditions improve.
**Projected Track**
Forecasters expect Saudel to turn westward and track along the Guangdong coastline on Thursday. The projected path suggests a heightened probability of either a direct landfall or a close pass between the cities of Shantou and Huizhou.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed through official channels and to follow any further instructions issued by local authorities.
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