The global manufacturing centre of Guangdong in southern China has come to a halt as people brace for the most powerful typhoon to hit the region in recent years.
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On Tuesday morning, the province upgraded its typhoon alert to Level 1, the highest in a four-tier warning system, as officials declared a “combat-ready” status in preparation for Super Typhoon Ragasa.
More than 10 cities, including the technology hub Shenzhen, have announced the closure of all markets, schools, factories and transport systems, advising people to stay indoors and stockpile food and water.
Shenzhen’s airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge have been closed since Monday. Guangzhou cancelled all flights until Wednesday evening, and Zhuhai cancelled 21 flights on Tuesday.
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Residents have been hoarding food, water and even portable phone batteries since Monday. Many online grocery shops in Shenzhen announced on Tuesday morning that they were short of delivery people and were running out of several items, including bread.
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