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Major Hurricane Haikui Track Map & Archive

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Local time · Active from 27 Aug 2023 10:00 GMT+10 to 10 Sep 2023 19:00 GMT+7

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Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
29.52Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
537facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
1640centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
3936buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Tropical Depression

Minimum Pressure

948 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

191 km/h

Region

West Pacific

Key Events

Formation

27 Aug 2023 10:00 GMT+10

18.1°N, 144.4°E

Dissipation

10 Sep 2023 19:00 GMT+7

22.3°N, 109.4°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Haikui

No, Haikui is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-09-10T12:00:00.000Z.
Haikui formed on 2023-08-27T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-09-10T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.

Storm Timeline

Haikui at 22.3°N, 109.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 22.5°N, 109.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 22.6°N, 109.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 22.4°N, 109.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 22.1°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 21.9°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 21.7°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 21.6°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 21.6°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Haikui at 21.5°N, 110.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h

Typhoon Haikui (2023): A Comprehensive Retrospective

Formation and Meteorological History

Typhoon Haikui, known in the Philippines as Severe Tropical Storm Hanna, was a powerful tropical cyclone that affected East Asia in late August and early September 2023. The storm originated from a tropical disturbance near the Mariana Islands on August 27. It gradually intensified, becoming a tropical storm on August 28 and a severe tropical storm on August 30. Haikui reached its peak intensity as a Category 3-equivalent typhoon on September 1, with sustained winds of 155 km/h (96 mph) and gusts up to 190 km/h (120 mph). The storm made landfall in Taitung County, Taiwan, on September 2, then crossed the Taiwan Strait and made a second landfall in Fujian Province, China, on September 3. It weakened into a tropical depression over land and dissipated on September 5.

Impact and Damages

Taiwan

Haikui was the first typhoon to directly hit Taiwan in four years. The storm brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage. Approximately 75,000 homes lost power, and nearly 4,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas. At least 44 people were injured. The storm uprooted trees, triggered landslides, and caused flooding in low-lying areas. A guesthouse collapsed on Green Island, but no fatalities were reported. Transportation was severely disrupted, with flights, rail services, and ferries suspended. Schools and businesses were closed, and major events, including a hot air balloon festival, were canceled.

Mainland China

After crossing Taiwan, Haikui weakened but still brought heavy rain and strong winds to Fujian and Guangdong provinces. Authorities in Shantou advised residents to take precautions. The storm compounded the effects of Typhoon Saola, which had recently affected the region. Damage in China was relatively minor compared to Taiwan, but agricultural losses occurred due to flooding.

Philippines

Although Haikui did not make landfall in the Philippines, it enhanced the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rains to Luzon and the Visayas. This led to localized flooding and landslides, but no major damage or casualties were reported.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong experienced gusty winds and rain from Haikui's outer bands, but the storm passed well to the north. The Hong Kong Observatory issued tropical cyclone warnings, but no significant damage occurred.

Government Response and Relief Efforts

Taiwan

Taiwan's government activated emergency response mechanisms. The Central Emergency Operation Center coordinated evacuations, with over 3,900 people moved to shelters. The military was placed on standby, and disaster response teams were deployed. Power companies worked to restore electricity to affected areas. The government also provided food and supplies to evacuees.

China

Chinese authorities in Fujian and Guangdong issued warnings and advised residents to stay indoors. Fishing vessels were called back to port, and some low-lying areas were evacuated. Relief supplies were pre-positioned, and emergency teams were ready to respond.

Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued rainfall warnings and advised residents in affected areas to take precautionary measures. Local governments conducted preemptive evacuations in flood-prone areas.

Retirement

Due to the significant damage caused in Taiwan, the name "Haikui" was retired from the list of typhoon names in 2024, replaced by "Pulasan."

This article is based on reports from the Hong Kong Observatory, Wikipedia, PBS News, EigenRisk, and other sources.