According to the typhoon forecast of Zhejiang Meteorological Administration, Typhoon Pulasan is moving northwest at a speed of about 45 km/h, with the strongest wind near the storm's center at 83 km/h.
The storm is expected to hit coastal areas of Zhejiang this evening (September 19), bringing strong winds and heavy rain, the China National Meteorological Center said.
Zhejiang meteorological authorities warned of possible secondary disasters, including flooding, landslides and mudslides.
China has a four-tier emergency response system, with level 1 being the most severe response level, and a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red being the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
Meanwhile, Taiwan's CWA said Typhoon Pulasan is expected to be closest to Taiwan on September 19 as it moves across waters off the island's north, before making landfall in mainland China.
Heavy rain warnings have been issued, with rainfall exceeding 40 mm in one hour or cumulative rainfall exceeding 80 mm in 24 hours expected, in Keelung, Taipei metropolitan area, Taoyuan and Hsinchu.
On September 19, northern and northeastern Taiwan are expected to see scattered showers brought by Typhoon Pulasan during the day, with thunderstorms in the afternoon across the island.
According to weather forecasts, from September 21 to 24, the weather in Taiwan will remain unstable with a higher possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms due to low pressure in the area.
Taiwan's Meteorological Administration (Taiwan) forecasts two-meter-high waves in coastal areas of northern and eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula, and warns of high tides in southwestern Taiwan and Penghu on September 21-22.
Due to the influence of meteorological tides, CWA said, people on Kinmen and Penghu islands should prepare for flooding caused by high tides.
