Northeast Chinese city suspends production, businesses in face of typhoon impact

In preparation for Typhoon Khanun, Shangzhi City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has decided to suspend work, production, public transportation, businesses and schools from Thursday to Saturday.

Essential public services will continue to function in the city, but all everything else will be suspended.

The city already experienced torrential rains triggered by Typhoon Doksuri earlier this month. Meteorological forecasts have indicated that Khanun, the sixth typhoon of this year, is expected to traverse the city on Thursday, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

The flood control headquarters has urged citizens to stay indoors, and instructed all townships, departments, and units to proactively prepare for potential emergencies and to be ready to provide disaster relief.