Video/ Transcript: 1:11 The impact was enough to shake tall buildings, topple trees, 1:15 cause widespread power outages, and bring daily life to a sudden standstill. The Heating Planet Project continues at City of Angels Blog
AI TRANSCRIPT The coastal resort city of Sanya, located at the southern tip of Hainan Island,
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faced its most severe test of the year on the night of August 24
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as Typhoon Kajiki, known in China as “Jianyu,” swept dangerously close to shore.
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Though the storm did not make a direct landfall, its outer circulation brushed
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past the city with maximum sustained winds reaching Level 14, up to 45 meters per second.
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The impact was enough to shake tall buildings, topple trees,
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cause widespread power outages, and bring daily life to a sudden standstill.
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For residents living in high-rise apartments, the evening was one of tension and unease.
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Many described feeling their buildings swaying under the pressure of the wind.
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Windows rattled and balcony doors flexed against the gusts,
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with rain hammering against the glass so forcefully that some households
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taped their windows in an attempt to prevent them from shattering.
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Experts reassured the public that the vibrations were within the
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safety range of modern construction standards, but the psychological strain was undeniable.
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Outside, the violence of the storm was captured in dramatic footage shared on social media.
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The images showed howling winds snapping off tree branches and sending debris flying across streets.
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At Sanya’s harbor, a docked boat was seen being heavily rocked back
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and forth as massive waves slammed into the pier,
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with water surging up and sliding over the concrete surface.
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The scenes underscored the raw power of Kajiki’s
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winds and the danger faced by both residents and maritime operations.
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On the ground, the storm transformed Sanya’s usually
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vibrant streets into scenes of destruction.
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Entire rows of trees, including the iconic coconut
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palms along the waterfront, were ripped from the soil.
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Some fell across main roads, crushing parked vehicles and blocking emergency routes.
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Streetlights flickered before going dark in several neighborhoods,
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and large advertising billboards were torn apart by the wind,
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scattering debris across intersections.
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Sanitation and emergency teams worked through the night in dangerous conditions
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to clear major arteries, allowing ambulances and repair vehicles to move.
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The disruptions to infrastructure were widespread. Power lines snapped in multiple districts,
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plunging thousands of households into darkness.
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The local power authority dispatched repair crews immediately after the storm’s peak,
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but strong winds hampered efforts to restore electricity.
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By early morning, some areas had partial service, while others remained offline.
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Communication networks also experienced interruptions,
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though backup systems ensured that emergency services remained functional.
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The government response was swift and extensive.
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The Hainan provincial government had issued a
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Level 1 emergency response before the storm arrived.
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More than twenty thousand residents from coastal villages, fishing communities,
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and low-lying neighborhoods were evacuated to schools, gymnasiums, and other shelters.
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Inside the shelters, families gathered on mats and makeshift bedding as volunteers
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distributed bottled water, instant noodles, and basic medical supplies.
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Elderly residents and young children received priority care,
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with doctors stationed onsite to provide assistance.
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Transportation across Sanya and the wider island came to a near halt.
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Sanya Phoenix International Airport suspended all flights from the morning of Sunday,
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leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
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Train services in and out of Hainan were also canceled,
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while intercity buses and long-distance coaches were stopped for safety reasons.
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Highways were closed in sections where flooding and debris posed hazards.
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On the coast, ferries and fishing vessels were ordered back to port, and more than 800 offshore
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workers were evacuated from platforms and projects in advance of the storm.
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Tourism, one of Hainan’s economic lifelines, came to a standstill as beaches, scenic areas,
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and recreational facilities were closed until further notice.
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The storm also brought torrential rainfall, compounding the difficulties.
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Meteorological stations reported more than 250 millimeters of rain within 24 hours in
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parts of Sanya, with the heaviest downpours concentrated overnight.
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Water quickly pooled in underpasses and low-lying residential areas, creating localized flooding.
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City workers deployed water pumps to reduce rising levels,
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while sandbags were placed in front of vulnerable buildings and shops.
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The water conservancy bureau stepped up inspections of embankments and drainage channels,
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concerned that prolonged rainfall could trigger flash floods or urban inundation.
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Despite these hardships, the city maintained an overall sense of order.
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Emergency hotlines remained active, dispatching fire crews,
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police, and medical personnel to urgent calls.
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Social media channels were filled with updates,
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including warnings, government notices, and personal accounts of the storm.
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By early morning, as Typhoon Kajiki began to drift westward toward the Vietnamese coast,
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conditions in Sanya gradually stabilized.
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Skies remained overcast, with intermittent heavy showers, but the worst of the winds had eased.
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Cleanup operations were already underway,
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with fallen trees being sawn apart and removed from roads.
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Power crews worked nonstop to restore electricity to the remaining darkened districts,
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while health officials reminded citizens to remain vigilant for
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waterborne diseases following flooding.
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According to the China Meteorological Administration,
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Typhoon Kajiki will continue to weaken as it moves into the South China Sea,
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but southern parts of Hainan Province are expected
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to face strong winds and heavy rain over the next 48 hours.
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Authorities urged residents not to let their guard down,
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warning that secondary disasters such as flash floods,
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landslides, and structural damage could still pose risks.
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Although Kajiki ultimately spared Hainan a direct landfall, the storm’s
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ferocity underscored the vulnerability of coastal cities to extreme weather events.
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