Up to 500,000 people could be evacuated from the southeastern coast of China as the region braces itself for super typhoon Talim , which is set to make landfall on Thursday or Friday this year , according to China ’s National Meteorological Centre . The Fujian government initiated a Grade IV emergency response on Monday night, the lowest of a four-grade emergency response system. Some buildings in the typhoon 's path may be unable to withstand the high winds , while other areas are prone to flooding or mudslides . The storm system , expected to become the equivalent of a strong category four or five hurricane , is also expected to hit north and north - east parts of Taiwan on Wednesday .
Up to 500,000 people could be evacuated from the southeastern coast of China as the region braces itself for super typhoon Talim , which is set to make landfall on Thursday or Friday this year , according to China ’s National Meteorological Centre . Some buildings in the typhoon 's path may be unable to withstand the high winds , while other areas are prone to flooding or mudslides . The storm system , expected to become the equivalent of a strong category four or five hurricane , is also expected to hit north and north - east parts of Taiwan on Wednesday .