The people's life in Zhanjiang City of south China's Guangdong Province is steadily returning to normal on Monday after Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, moved away from the region.
At 06:00 local time on Monday, the city officially lifted its emergency measures, including the suspension of work, production, transportation and business operation, allowing residents to resume their daily lives and economic activities to restart.
Matmo made landfall on the eastern coast of Zhanjiang's Xuwen County at approximately 14:50 local time on Sunday. The city's swift response has been crucial in facilitating recovery.
Following reports of widespread road blockages due to fallen trees, troops with the Zhanjiang detachment of the Guangdong Provincial Armed Police Corps were swiftly deployed. Throughout the night, armed police officers worked on several roads in Chikan District, systematically cutting and transferring fallen trees and clearing road surfaces of leaves and branches.
By early Monday morning, approximately 2.8 kilometers of affected road sections had been cleared, with regional obstacle clearance tasks largely completed, restoring traffic flow on previously obstructed routes.
Community and town government staff, social workers, and sanitation workers were also actively engaged in clearing roadblocks. They efficiently cut and removed fallen trees, dragging them to the roadside, while sanitation crews meticulously cleared debris.
As the typhoon's influence waned, signs of recovery quickly emerged across Zhanjiang.
Shops along the city's main roads began to reopen their doors, and vegetable markets saw a gradual return of citizens purchasing groceries. Convenience stores were observed actively receiving and restocking supplies, indicating a revival of commercial activity. The increasing presence of pedestrians and vehicles on the streets further showed the city's steady progress towards full recovery.
Life returning to normal in south China city as Typhoon Matmo moves away
