China is monitoring four typhoons forming simultaneously in the Northwest Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea, while the influence of El Niño has resulted in a higher-than-average number of storms this year.
On 25 Aug 2026 GMT+7, China's Central Meteorological Observatory announced it is closely watching four typhoons forming concurrently in the Northwest Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea under the influence of El Niño. These are expected to continuously impact eastern and southern China with heavy rain, strong winds, and risks of flash floods and landslides.
The four typhoons are Saudel, Narra, Gaenari, and Atsani, which formed on Monday and are the 18th to 21st named storms in the region this year. The observatory noted that Typhoon Atsani may approach and affect Typhoon Saudel by adding moisture, potentially influencing Saudel’s direction and strength as it moves into the East China Sea.
Experts predict that these four typhoons could impact eastern and southern China for an extended period. They have urged citizens and relevant agencies to remain vigilant for possible disasters, especially heavy accumulated rain, strong winds, flash floods, and landslides.
Experts state that 21 typhoons have formed in the region this year, which is 9 more than the average for the same period. They associate this increase with weather patterns influenced by El Niño, which typically enhances typhoon activity in the Northwest Pacific while reducing hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: AP