Chaotic scenes in China after Typhoon Matmo

Clean-up and recovery activities after Typhoon Matmo are taking place urgently in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China).

Typhoon Matmo has weakened after making its second landfall in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early on October 6. The cities of Beihai, Qinzhou and Fangchenggang have been severely affected by the storm, according to Xinhua News Agency. (Photo source: Xinhua News)

According to the city's Emergency Management Agency, as of 11 a.m. on October 6, the typhoon had affected 10,561 people in Beihai, of whom 10,003 had to be evacuated to safety and about 3,400 hectares of crops were damaged.

Strong winds also toppled more than 4,000 trees in Beihai, blocking traffic. City authorities have mobilized forces to clean up the debris and restore traffic.

In Qinzhou and Fangchenggang, emergency response forces were mobilized to clear debris, main roads and alleys, and deal with flooding. Photo: Uprooted trees on the road in Qinzhou.

Many cities in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have lifted temporary traffic controls and rail services are gradually being restored.

In the North Sea, efforts to restore full power are underway in affected areas.

Workers clean the streets in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, October 6.

Sanitation workers clean up fallen trees in Qinzhou city on October 6.

A chaotic scene on the streets of Beihai on October 6, after Typhoon Matmo passed.

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