China's central and provincial governments issued alerts on Wednesday as the country's first typhoon this year, Typhoon Wutip, is approaching the southern tropical province of Hainan.
Affected by Typhoon Wutip, the central and western waters of the South China Sea will see waves of over four meters high. Areas near the typhoon's path will experience high waves, while large waves are forecast along coastal areas of eastern Hainan Province and western Guangdong Province. Storm surges are also expected in the coastal regions of Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi.
The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center issued a 24-hour yellow wave warning and blue storm surge warning on Wednesday afternoon, urging coastal authorities to take precautionary measures against waves and storm surges.
The Ministry of Water Resources announced on the same day that Typhoon Wutip is expected to bring heavy rainfall from Thursday to Sunday. The ministry activated a Level IV flood prevention emergency response at 14:00 on Wednesday for six provincial-level regions: Fujian and Jiangxi in east China, Hunan in central China, and Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan in south China.
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters simultaneously initiated Level IV emergency responses for typhoon prevention in Guangdong and Hainan, dispatching two taskforces to assist in local preparedness efforts.
Till Thursday morning, Hainan has recalled all fishing vessels to harbors, while Guangdong has ordered vessels in affected waters to return to ports and crew members to evacuate.
The Guangxi Maritime Safety Administration upgraded its typhoon emergency response from Level IV to Level III at 15:00 on Wednesday. Local maritime authorities are accelerating loading operations for oil tankers and other hazardous material vessels in ports. All 18 ferry routes and 37 vessels along Guangxi's coast will suspend operations by Thursday noon, with all operation personnel evacuated ashore.
China issues alerts, coastal provinces take precautions as Typhoon Wutip approaches
Yemen's temporary capital Aden is showing resilience and stability in economy, with market operations and public services running smoothly despite a recent escalation in the region's volatile military and political situation.
Currently, various essential supplies, including grain, oil, food and everyday items, are consistently available on the markets.
Public services such as water, electricity and communications are also functioning normally, and shops in multiple commercial districts remain open.
"We went out to buy household items today. The prices were the same. There was no rise in prices," said Mohamed Naguib, a resident.
The current market stability is attributed to the efficient functioning of the transportation and logistics systems, as well as the government's ongoing efforts to enhance market oversight and regulate prices, which have helped reduce market volatility, according to analysts.
"Although there are some rumors about rising tensions, the overall situation in Aden remains stable. The industry and commerce department has continued to monitor the market and rigorously control prices to prevent increases in commodity and food costs," said Amjad Al-Husseini, director of the Aden Governor's Office.
The city's monetary circulation system has also largely maintained balance, with the exchange rate of the local currency against major foreign currencies remaining relatively stable.
Aden has long been a flashpoint in the country's civil war, which erupted in 2014 when Houthi forces seized much of the north, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention in the following year. Tensions in the south have persisted despite repeated power-sharing deals.
The tensions further escalated last month after the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) seized large swathes of Yemen's oil-rich Hadramout province and the eastern province of Al-Mahrah. Riyadh considers these areas as a "red line" due to their proximity to the Saudi border and their concentration of Yemen's remaining energy reserves.
Last week, airstrikes and ground operations by the Saudi-led coalition forced the STC forces to withdraw from the two provinces.
Formed in 2017, the STC seeks autonomy and eventual independence for southern Yemen. Although it joined the Saudi-led coalition and became part of the Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council in 2022, the group's push for southern self-rule has continued to fuel disputes over power-sharing and control of territory and resources.
Economy, market remain stable in Yemen's Aden despite escalating violence
