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China prepares to face a hurricane "Buffy" Thousands were evacuated from coastal areas


Chinese authorities have raised the level of preparedness to confront a hurricane "Buffy" Which is approaching the eastern coast of the country, after a week witnessed Heavy rain and storms that claimed the lives of 50 people in various areas.

Preparations to confront the hurricane

The New China News Agency reported "Xinhua" That The authoritiesin Zhejiang Province evacuated more than 17,000 people, and sent about 170,000 relief personnel and teams in preparation to deal with the effects of the hurricane, while the authorities in Fujian Province suspended some sea ferry trips and summoned fishing vessels to ports due to the strong winds And high waves.

The hurricane is expected to pass north of Taiwan before making landfall on the east coast of China tomorrow evening, Saturday, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain.

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