China's transport ministry braces for approaching typhoons

Xinhua
China has launched a Level-II emergency response to Typhoon Saola and Typhoon Haikui, which might hit the country's eastern and southern coastal areas over the weekend.
Xinhua

China's Ministry of Transport has launched a Level-II emergency response to Typhoon Saola and Typhoon Haikui, which might hit the country's eastern and southern coastal areas over the weekend.

The ministry has deployed 16 high-power rescue-and-salvage ships, 10 rescue helicopters and 12 rescue teams as part of its emergency response.

China has a four-tier emergency response system for typhoons, with Level I being the highest response level.


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