Berk Kutay Gokmen
06 October 2025•Update: 06 October 2025
ISTANBUL
Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, displaced thousands of people after it made its second landfall on Monday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, state-run Xinhua News reported.
The typhoon brought strong winds and heavy rain as it made its second landfall in Guangxi's coastal areas at 1.10 am Monday (1710GMT Sunday), affecting the cities of Beihai, Qinzhou, and Fangchenggang.
According to the municipal emergency management bureau, as of 11 am (0200GMT) Monday, the typhoon had affected 10,561 people in Beihai, displaced 10,003 people, and damaged 3,400 hectares of crops.
Strong winds knocked down over 4,000 trees in Beihai, causing roadblocks. Municipal officials have sent workers to clear the debris and restore traffic.
The cities of Qinzhou and Fangchenggang reported fallen trees and billboards, as well as emergency response personnel dispatched to clear debris and address waterlogging issues.
Typhoon Matmo moved toward northeastern Vietnam around Monday noon, according to regional meteorological authorities, and strong winds and rains are expected to continue in some parts of Guangxi province.
The cities of Chongzuo and Qinzhou have lifted temporary traffic controls and have gradually resumed railway services, while in Beihai, restoration efforts are underway in affected areas with the help of over 1,300 personnel, 116 emergency power vehicles, and 1,730 generators.
In view of Typhoon Matmo's impact, the Red Cross Society of China launched an emergency response on Monday, allocating a total of 3,400 sets of relief supplies to the affected areas.
Earlier on Sunday, the typhoon had made its first landfall at around 2.50 pm (0650GMT) in south China’s Guangdong province, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
