Beijing, China, September 23, 2025 –
Typhoon Lagasa, the strongest typhoon of 2025, is approaching China’s coastal areas with alarming speed and intensity, sparking widespread concern. To minimize potential damage from the typhoon, China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has decisively activated the Level 2 typhoon emergency response. This initiative aims to mobilize all available resources to fully prepare for Typhoon Lagasa, the strongest typhoon of 2025, and ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.
The arrival of Lagasa poses a serious threat to coastal areas of South China. The typhoon’s peak winds near its center have reached over Force 17, exceeding 55 meters per second, accompanied by torrential rain. Faced with such a severe situation, China’s emergency response system is undergoing a severe test. This report will provide an in-depth analysis of the typhoon’s path, the government’s response measures, and how various departments are collaborating to build a solid defense. News Highlights:
* Typhoon Intensity: Lagasa is the strongest typhoon to form in the Northwest Pacific in 2025, with winds exceeding 55 meters per second.
* Emergency Response: China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has activated a Level 2 typhoon emergency response, second only to the highest Level 1 response.
* Affected Areas: The typhoon is expected to severely impact Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, and Guangxi provinces, potentially triggering torrential rain and storm surges.
* Government Action: Large-scale evacuations have begun in coastal areas, fishing boats have returned to port for shelter, schools have been suspended, and some flights and trains have been suspended.
* International Attention: Global meteorological organizations are closely monitoring Lagasa’s movements. China’s swift and decisive emergency response mechanism has been highly praised by the international community. China activates Level 2 emergency response to Lagasa, the strongest typhoon of 2025.
On September 23, 2025, as Super Typhoon Lagasa continued to strengthen over the northwest Pacific and approached China’s coast, a nationwide emergency response, affecting the lives and property of millions, was launched. Typhoon Lagasa was not only the strongest so far this year, but also boasted unprecedented winds and destructive power. To combat this natural disaster, the China National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters decisively activated the Level 2 typhoon emergency response that morning.
The activation of the Level 2 emergency response signifies the rapid mobilization of the highest-level national resources and forces. Government departments in coastal provinces and cities, particularly Guangdong, Fujian, and Hainan, have been placed on high alert. The Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, the Meteorological Bureau, the Maritime Safety Administration, and emergency management departments are working closely together to monitor the typhoon’s path and intensity changes in real time, and to issue warning information to the public through various channels. As China prepares for Typhoon Lagasa, the strongest typhoon expected in 2025, the evacuation of people is a top priority. In coastal areas potentially severely affected by the typhoon, local governments are mobilizing resources to force or persuade residents of low-lying areas, dilapidated buildings, and areas at risk of flooding and mudslides to evacuate to safer locations. Hundreds of thousands of fishermen have already returned to port, and all workers on coastal aquaculture rafts have been evacuated. Meanwhile, some schools have announced class suspensions, and public transportation in some cities, particularly flights and high-speed trains, has been canceled or adjusted in advance.
Typhoon Lagasa poses more than just strong winds. It will also bring torrential rain and storm surges, posing a severe challenge to coastal cities’ flood control and drainage systems. Meteorological experts predict that after landfall, the typhoon’s massive rainfall could trigger flash floods, geological disasters, and urban waterlogging. To this end, water conservancy departments have conducted comprehensive inspections of reservoirs, dams, and other water conservancy facilities in advance to ensure they can withstand the impact of the extreme rainfall. Emergency rescue teams, including the People’s Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force, are on standby, ready to respond at any time. The Chinese government’s swift action and meticulous deployment have garnered widespread attention and praise from the international community. International meteorological organizations and disaster management experts have noted that China’s experience and capabilities in responding to large-scale natural disasters are world-leading. This people-centered, life-first approach to disaster prevention provides valuable lessons for other countries facing similar challenges. Although the typhoon’s destructive power is difficult to estimate, the unity of the Chinese government and people has undoubtedly instilled tremendous confidence and strength in overcoming this natural disaster.
The response to Typhoon Lagaza not only tested China’s emergency management system but also demonstrated the country’s unwavering commitment to the safety of people’s lives and property.
