Typhoon Wutip forces cancelations and evacuations in South China

"We arrived in Sanya on Wednesday and didn't expect to run into typhoon weather," said Ye Haiming, a tourist from Chengdu, Sichuan province. He mentioned his planned two-week trip to Sanya would proceed despite the conditions, with him and his companions staying indoors for the next few days until the typhoon passes before resuming outdoor activities.

Transportation took a major hit, with 139 flights canceled at the Haikou Meilan International Airport, and all ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait have been suspended since Thursday. About 1,200 trucks were stranded near ports, prompting officials to urge drivers to avoid the area until operations resume.

The typhoon also disrupted entertainment events, including the cancelation of a concert by Hong Kong singer Eason Chan in Haikou's Wuyuan River Stadium on Friday.