According to the Chinese Marine Environment Forecasting Center, significant fluctuations are observed in the Gulf of Tonkin, where the wave height reaches 4-6 meters. A yellow threat level has been introduced for the safety of navigation, which implies the risk of damage to small and medium-sized vessels, as well as the complication of traffic on the main routes. Sailors are urged to avoid going out to sea whenever possible and closely monitor the forecast updates.
Strong waves are also recorded off the coast of Hainan Island: the height of the waves here reaches from 2 to 3.4 meters, while the western and northern parts of the island are exposed to additional storm surges of water 30-50 centimeters high. A storm surge of 40 to 90 centimeters is expected off the coast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and on the Leizhou Peninsula, which may lead to flooding of coastal areas and impede the operation of port infrastructure.
Storm Kajiki earlier passed near the southern coast of Hainan, where the resort town of Sanya, popular with Chinese and foreign tourists, is located. Currently, the cyclone is shifting towards northern Vietnam, but its impact continues to be felt in the coastal regions of China. The wind speed near the center of the disaster exceeds 40 m/s, which is comparable to hurricane values. The country has a four-level warning system for strong waves, and the yellow level is considered a significant risk factor requiring increased emergency services.
