(251005) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2025 shows rainfall and waves on waters near downtown area of Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, is intensifying as it nears south China's coastal areas, leading to large-scale evacuations.
The island province of Hainan has relocated over 197,000 people from high-risk areas as of Sunday noon, with a typhoon red alert remaining in effect. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)
