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Typhoon Saudel Forces Evacuation of 820,000 in Zhejiang

8/29/2026

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Saudel Lands

Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28, 2026.
The first landfall struck Taizhou at about 8:05 a.m. local time.
The second landfall hit Wenzhou at about 9:10 a.m., prompting evacuation of over 820,000 people.
Zhejiang raised its emergency response to Level I on August 27, 2026.
Airports in Zhejiang cancelled dozens of flights, including 16 inbound and 28 outbound at Ningbo and 197 at Wenzhou.

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Thai Airways Alerts

Thai Airways urged passengers on TG634/635 and other flights to check status for Aug 27-28 because of Typhoon Saudel.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued sea warnings for vessels near Matsu, advising extreme caution.
The agency placed northern Taiwan and central mountains on heavy-rain alert, warning landslides and rockfalls.
Pingtung County recorded over 100 mm rainfall Thursday, prompting flood risk alerts for low-lying coastal zones.

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Saudel Lands

Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28, 2026.
The first landfall struck Taizhou at about 8:05 a.m. local time.
The second landfall hit Wenzhou at about 9:10 a.m., prompting evacuation of over 820,000 people.
Zhejiang raised its emergency response to Level I on August 27, 2026.
Airports in Zhejiang cancelled dozens of flights, including 16 inbound and 28 outbound at Ningbo and 197 at Wenzhou.

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