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As Typhoon Rai passed Fenjiezhou Island in south China's Hainan Province, waves as high as 3 to 4 meters were seen by local residents on Monday.
Hainan Coast Guard issued warnings ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Rai and set up an emergency squad to prepare for rescue. Over 20,000 fishing boats returned to harbor for safety.
As Typhoon Rai passes, waves as high as 3 to 4 meters are seen by local residents in Fenjiezhou Island in south China's Hainan Province, December 20, 2021. /CFP
Hainan Coast Guard issued warnings ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Rai and set up an emergency squad to prepare for rescue. /CFP
Fallen tree branches seen at a beach in south China's Hainan Province. /CFP
A rainbow appears after typhoon in south China's Hainan Province. /CFP
Typhoon Rai is expected to move at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour northeast, gradually weaken and dissipate on Tuesday in the northern part of South China Sea, according to China's National Meteorological Center.
The path of Typhoon Rai. /CCTV
Typhoon Rai is reckoned as the strongest typhoon to affect the Nansha Islands since 1949. Together with the cold air, it has brought strong winds and rainstorm to the island province's eastern regions.
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