Evacuations expand as rainfall intensifies
The evacuation total increased sharply as authorities widened precautionary measures across affected districts. By 7:50 p.m. on September 13, officials had moved 31,564 people away from dangerous areas. The number exceeded 55,000 by the following evening as flooding and geological risks continued. The Hainan Provincial Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief Committee Office coordinated response measures during the emergency.
Emergency crews also worked to restore access and essential services in communities hit by flooding and landslides. Roads, electricity and communications were disrupted in parts of Baoting and Wuzhishan during the most intense rainfall. Rescue teams were deployed to affected locations, while utility crews carried out repairs as conditions allowed. Authorities also monitored reservoirs, rivers and areas exposed to flash flooding.
Hainan shifts from emergency response to recovery
By September 15, rainfall intensity and coverage had fallen significantly across Hainan, and the province lifted its Level III heavy-rain warning. Officials said the extreme rainfall episode had largely ended and affected areas had entered the recovery stage. Some cities and counties resumed classes as local conditions improved. Workers began clearing mud, repairing damaged infrastructure and restoring public services.
The Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level IV national natural disaster relief response for Hainan as relief work continued.