Typhoon "Qiangpi" is heading towards the eastern coast of Taiwan. There will be heavy rainfall in Taiwan, Fujian and Zhejiang.

China Weather Network News According to the Central Meteorological Observatory, the center of this year's No. 30 typhoon "Qiangpi" (super typhoon level) was located on the northwest Pacific Ocean about 1,660 kilometers east-southeast of Taipei City, Taiwan at 14:00 on October 20. The maximum wind force near the center was above level 17 (62 meters/second).

It is expected that "Qiangpi" will continue to move west-northwest at a speed of 25 to 30 kilometers per hour, gradually approaching the ocean east of Taiwan. It may land on the eastern coast of Taiwan around the 24th (42-50 m/s, strong typhoon level), pass through Taiwan and make a second landing in Fujian (28-33 m/s, strong tropical storm level or typhoon level); it may also turn to the northeast on the sea surface in the northeast of Taiwan and gradually weaken in intensity.

Strong wind forecast: Affected by the combined influence of cold air and "Qiang Pi", it is expected that from the 21st to the 26th, there will be winds of magnitude 7 to 9 and gusts of 1 Level 0 winds include winds of level 10 to level 12 and gusts of level 13 to level 14 in the ocean east of Taiwan, the coast of Taiwan, the Taiwan Strait, and the central part of the East China Sea. The winds in the nearby sea areas where the center of "Qiang Pi" passes can reach levels of level 13 to 14 and gusts of level 15 to level 16.

Rainfall forecast: From the 22nd to the 24th, Taiwan is expected to have heavy rains to heavy rains, and local heavy rains; the cumulative rainfall in some parts of eastern Taiwan is 300 to 500 mm, with local rainfall exceeding 600 mm. From the night of the 23rd to the 26th, there were heavy to heavy rains and local heavy rains in eastern and northern Fujian, eastern and northern Zhejiang, Shanghai and other places; the cumulative rainfall in some areas of eastern Zhejiang, eastern Fujian, southern Shanghai and other places was 90 to 150 mm, and the coastal local area exceeded 200 mm.

Meteorological experts reminded that there is still great uncertainty in the path forecast of Typhoon "Qiangpi", but under the two path scenarios, there will be strong winds and rain in the southeastern waters of my country and the coasts of Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, and Shanghai. The public needs to continue to pay attention to the latest trends and forecast and warning information of "Qiangpi", take typhoon prevention measures in advance, and check for hidden dangers in outdoor facilities. Stay away from disaster-prone areas such as mountainous areas and river valleys, and strengthen prevention of secondary disasters that may be caused by heavy rainfall.

The later path and impact of Typhoon "Qiangpi" are expected to become clear on the 22nd. The China Meteorological Administration will closely monitor and provide typhoon forecast and warning services on a rolling basis.