What is Tropical Storm Maysak 2026?
Tropical Storm Maysak 2026 is a tropical cyclone that made landfall in Hainan Province, China, on 03 July 2026. At 0500 hours CST, it was near 17.2°N and 110.5°E, moving northwest at 10–15 km/h, with central pressure of 998 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 18 m/s and gusts up to 28 m/s. After crossing Hainan, it is expected to enter the Beibu Gulf and make a second landfall near the China–Vietnam border on 04 July, then weaken into a tropical depression over northern Vietnam. Rainfall of 250–350 mm is forecast through 04 July across Hainan, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi. From 03–05 July, widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected across northeastern Vietnam, especially Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa.
What are the key events and dates?
03 July: Landfall in Hainan at 1820 CST; Sanya airport suspension from 1700 CST; Hainan rail and Qiongzhou Strait ferry suspensions. 04 July: Second landfall expected near China–Vietnam border in the evening; cross-sea train and ferry suspensions continue. 05 July: Rain continues across northeastern Vietnam. 06 July: Thailand’s 15-province flood and landslide monitoring continues through Monday.
What are the high impact developments?
As of 03 July, more than 90 flights were cancelled at Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Schools in Sanya, Wanning, Lingshui and Qionghai, Hainan, and Xuwen County, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, were closed. Vietnam suspended sea tourism and maritime activities in Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh from midday on 03 July. Thailand placed 15 provinces under heightened monitoring for flash floods, forest runoff and landslides through 06 July.
What are the impacts on businesses and individuals?
Businesses should anticipate delays to flights, rail services, ferries and maritime cargo movements across southern China, northern Vietnam and upper Thailand. Power, telecommunications and transport networks may be disrupted. The Qiongzhou Strait suspensions affect cross-sea passenger and freight trains. Individuals should avoid non-essential travel through flood-affected roads, coastal areas and landslide-prone locations until conditions improve.
What should organisations and individuals do to prepare?
Review contingency plans, secure critical assets, and prepare for potential power, telecommunications and transport disruption. Consider alternative routing for supply chains. Monitor official weather advisories and transport updates from national meteorological agencies, airport authorities and local transport operators before travel or business operations. Avoid non-essential travel in affected areas.
Frequently asked questions
When did Tropical Storm Maysak 2026 make landfall?
It made landfall along the southeastern coast of Hainan Province, China, at approximately 1820 hours CST on Friday, 03 July 2026.
Is Sanya Phoenix International Airport closed?
Yes. Sanya Phoenix International Airport suspended all flight operations from 1700 hours CST on Friday, 03 July, with more than 90 flights cancelled by midday.
Which Vietnam provinces are affected?
Northeastern Vietnam, particularly Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa. Sea tourism and maritime activities are suspended in Quang Ninh and Ninh Binh.
What are the emergency contact numbers?
China: 119. Hong Kong Observatory: +852 2926 8200. Vietnam NCHMF: +84-24-3267-3199 / http://www.nchmf.gov.vn. Thailand DDPM: 1784. Thai Meteorological Department: 1182.
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