This is a race against the wind, against the rain, and a battle against a super typhoon!
On September 6, the super typhoon "Capricorn" struck. There were violent storms on the west coast of Haikou, and rows of coconut trees were bent by the wind. Photo by Hainan Daily All-Media Reporter Zhang Mao
At around 16:20 on September 6, Typhoon "Capricorn" made landfall on the coast of Wenchang, Hainan with super typhoon level. When it landed, the maximum wind force near the center was above level 17.
On September 6, affected by Typhoon "Capricorn", a storm surge occurred at Gangmenzui Beach, Dong'ao Town, Wanning City. Photographed by Hainan Daily All-Media Reporter Chen Yuancai
The wind was howling and the rain was pouring. This is a rare "beast" that comes quickly and with great power, bringing serious wind and rain impacts to our province, causing power outages, traffic jams, and house damage...
On September 6, the Hainan Island Ring East Expressway, Trees fell down beside the road, and Hainan Transportation Investment maintenance personnel were clearing roadblocks. Photo by Hainan Daily All-Media Reporter Cao Mazhi
At about 14:00 on September 6, multiple rescuers from the Sanya Fire Department cut the tree that was blown down by the wind and moved it to a safe area on the roadside. Photo provided by Sanya Fire Protection
Affected by Typhoon "Capricorn", many road sections in Wanning area suffered from fallen trees. On the evening of September 6, the Wanning Fire Department launched a road clearing and disposal operation overnight. Hainan Daily reporter Chen Yuancai Correspondent Zhuo Xinxin Picture/text
Hainan! Hainan! Facing a severe test!
On September 6, at Tanmen Middle School in Qionghai City, staff at the resettlement site distributed instant noodles and other supplies. Photo by Li Tianping, All-Media Reporter of Hainan Daily
At this critical moment, the cadres and masses of the province united as one, fought against the wind and rain, and fought an arduous battle to prevent wind and floods.
On September 6, traffic police guided vehicles to detour outside the Wenming East Tunnel in Haikou City. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pu Xiaoxu
On September 6, a baffle at a construction site on Daying Shandong Second Street in Haikou City was blown down by the wind. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Guo Cheng
Organize the emergency transfer of the masses, clear road obstacles in a timely manner, and ensure various guarantees... In the wind and rain, there are always people who stand up and charge forward.
On September 6, in Shishan Town, Xiuying District, Haikou City, special-purpose cadres transferred an elderly person with limited mobility on his back. (Photo provided by the Provincial Military Region)
On September 6, amidst the strong winds and heavy rain, we used our cameras to record every unforgettable moment in the super typhoon.
