"Highest cumulative rainfall of 63 millimeters, the highest within the city’s central urban area. In Panyu District’s Hualong Town, maximum gusts reached 35 meters per second. Zengcheng, Huangpu, and Panyu districts also experienced winds of Force 11 to 12." WATCH: China city paralyzed as sudden storm with level 12 winds strikes Guangzhou Unstoppable Weather channel Blogger note: ANOTHER hydro-meteorological event in 2025.
TRANSCRIPT: On the afternoon of September 17, central and southern parts 0:20 of Guangzhou were suddenly hit by a strong convective weather system, 0:24 bringing intense thunderstorms and gale-force winds. 0:56 According to monitoring data from the Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory, 1:00 Haizhu Districts recorded the city’s highest cumulative rainfall of 63 millimeters, 1:05 the highest within the city’s central urban area. 1:08 In Panyu District’s Hualong Town, maximum gusts reached 35 meters per second. 1:14 Zengcheng, Huangpu, and Panyu districts also experienced winds of Force 11 to 12. 1:48 At around 5:00 p.m., the sudden gale winds caused a dangerous situation at the north 1:54 plaza of Tianhe City Shopping Center, one of Guangzhou’s most popular commercial landmarks. 2:00 An outdoor event was underway at the time, 2:02 with several booths and decorative displays set up in the square. 2:06 When the weather suddenly deteriorated, strong winds struck the plaza, 2:11 toppling tents, scattering equipment, and sending large display boards airborne. 2:48 Videos of the incident were quickly shared across social media platforms, 2:53 drawing widespread public attention. 2:55 Fortunately, despite the chaos at the site, no injuries or casualties were recorded. 3:01 On-site staff promptly initiated emergency response measures to secure the area and 3:07 remove damaged structures, ensuring that the situation did not escalate further. 3:45 Meteorological experts provided further analysis of the event, 3:49 noting that the thunderstorms and gale-force winds 3:52 developed along the southern edge of the subtropical high-pressure system. 3:56 After several consecutive days of extreme heat, 3:59 the atmosphere had accumulated substantial unstable energy. 4:03 Once triggered by weak system forcing, this energy was rapidly released, 4:09 resulting in highly concentrated and violent convective weather. 4:33 Experts believe that the extreme gusts recorded 4:36 at certain monitoring stations were most likely caused by a downburst, 4:40 localized downdraft within a thunderstorm that produces 4:44 sudden and destructive winds at the surface. 4:46 Downbursts can generate wind speeds similar to or exceeding those of tornadoes but 4:52 typically occur over a broader area without the characteristic rotation. 5:25 Looking ahead, the weather in Guangzhou will be influenced by the outer circulation 5:29 of the developing typhoon, which is forming nearby in the western Pacific. 5:34 Meteorologists predict that the city will largely 5:37 come under the control of subsiding airflows on the typhoon’s periphery, 5:41 creating more stable overall conditions. 6:00 Authorities have reminded the public to remain vigilant. 6:03 During episodes of severe convective weather, citizens are advised to avoid open areas, 6:09 temporary tents, or outdoor structures that may be vulnerable to wind damage. 6:14 Organizers of public events, particularly those involving outdoor stalls or exhibitions, 6:20 are urged to strengthen safety measures, 6:23 including securing tents, canopies, and signage against sudden gusts. 6:52 In recent years, Guangzhou has experienced repeated bouts of extreme weather, 6:57 including heavy rain, localized flooding, and destructive winds, 7:01 underscoring the city’s exposure to increasingly volatile climate conditions. 7:06 Experts note that as urban areas expand and high-density public spaces become more common, 7:12 the potential risks associated with sudden weather changes also increase. 7:41 Meteorological agencies continue to emphasize the need for residents to follow 7:45 official weather alerts closely and to adopt precautionary measures during the storm season.
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