Typhoon Saudel shifts course, expected to make landfall in China's Zhejiang province

Typhoon Saudel is no longer posing a significant threat to Taiwan, with weather authorities predicting it will largely bypass the island. The Central Weather Bureau reported that most regions of Taiwan now have a zero percent chance of experiencing the typhoon's direct impact, with only Keelung having a minimal 1% chance.

The storm, currently classified as a moderate typhoon, was located about 630 kilometers east-northeast of Taipei. It is moving west-northwest at approximately 10 kilometers per hour. The forecast indicates Saudel will skirt Taiwan's maritime warning zone and head towards China's Zhejiang province.

This trajectory means that the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang could face its third typhoon landfall this summer. Yuhuan was previously hit by Typhoons Bavi on July 11 and Haishen on August 9. The potential for a third direct hit within two months highlights the region's vulnerability to severe weather.

While Taiwan is spared the brunt of Saudel, the Central Weather Bureau continues to monitor its path closely. The typhoon's northward shift has diminished its threat to the island, allowing local authorities to focus on other weather-related preparedness measures.