How destructive is Typhoon Du Surui?

Du Surui's destructive power is mainly reflected in: trees are broken, water and electricity are cut off, and serious waterlogging occurs.

1. Branching of trees

Affected by Typhoon Du Surui No.5, a large number of trees in Xiamen, Shishi, Quanzhou and Hanjiang District, Putian fell down and broke branches, which had a great impact on the urban landscape and traffic.

2. Water and electricity cut-off

Water and electricity cut-off is also a common problem after the typhoon. In Honglai Town, Nan 'an, Quanzhou, Xiamei Town, Minhou, Fuzhou and other areas, water supply pipelines were broken and power facilities were damaged, which led residents to face the dilemma of water and electricity use.

3. Serious waterlogging

In Nan 'an, Quanzhou, Fujian Province and Jingnan Township, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, serious waterlogging occurred during the rainfall, which even led to landslides and other disasters. These destructive influences have brought serious troubles to the life and social operation of local residents.

Precautions when encountering typhoon weather:

1. It is not advisable to hide under an isolated tree and keep a safe distance of twice the height of the tree.

2. It is not advisable to hold up objects with metal such as umbrellas.

3. It is not advisable to work high above the water surface wetland or the land-water junction, and leave the water quickly.

4. It is not suitable for outdoor activities and do not run in the outdoor wilderness.

5. Don't stay on the balcony or by the window, and don't touch the power switch and electrical equipment during the thunderstorm.

6. In the event of a thunderstorm, people who go out should seek shelter in a relatively dry and leeward place, and never travel in the rain, and never take shelter under trees, poles or tower cranes.

7. Check and fasten the outdoor unit of air conditioner.

8. Move the flowers and trees and decoration materials placed on the balcony indoors, or stabilize the items placed on the balcony to prevent them from being blown off by the wind.