00:00Typhoon Saudel struck the eastern province of Wuhan in eastern China on Thursday with sustained winds of 23 km per
00:07second near its center after previously hitting the coast of Xi'an.
00:12The hydromethodological event forced local authorities to activate extreme civil protection protocols and raise their response levers in the face
00:20of widespread flooding.
00:22As a preventive measure in the face of persistent torrential rains that began to sweep throughout the region, provincial governments
00:29proceeded with the safe evacuation of more than 83,000 residents.
00:33Local media reports confront the temporary suspension of work, commercial and school activities in vulnerable areas of the city of
00:40Shangshu,
00:41where accumulated rainfall and strong winds put the urban infrastructure and flood control systems to the test.
