Typhoon Doksuri, also called Super Typhoon Egay, caused devastation in the Philippines, Taiwan and China in July 2023. This powerful storm grew in strength with wind speeds reaching 240 km/h (150 mph). It first struck the Islands in the Philippines, resulting in rainfall and widespread flooding across northern and central Luzon. After encountering land, Doksuri weakened briefly before intensifying as it moved over the South China Sea towards Fujian province in China. Eventually, it made landfall somewhere between Fujian and Guangdong provinces on the mainland.
Anticipating the typhoon’s arrival, precautionary measures were taken in Shantou, a city in China, and certain areas of Taiwan. Schools and offices were temporarily closed to ensure safety. Shantou remained largely shut down until Friday. At the same time, Kaohsiung (a port city) and Tainan (a capital) in Taiwan also closed their offices and schools. Southern Taiwan issued warnings. Urged communities to prepare for rainfall and strong winds.
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs expressed concerns regarding the damage that Doksuri could inflict upon autumn grain crops and high stalk crops, like corn and rice, in rural areas. To mitigate this risk to agriculture, the ministry advised farmers to expedite their harvest process.