In terms of flood control, plain river networks across the province have drained 437 million cubic meters of water, and large and medium-sized reservoirs have pre-released 456 million cubic meters.

　　All 14,682 marine fishing vessels in Zhejiang have taken shelter in harbors, and 47,983 crew members and 1,906 aquaculture workers have been evacuated ashore, ensuring that no people, vessels or activities remain at sea.■

　　Power supply technicians inspect equipment at a fishing wharf in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 27, 2026. East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast to make landfall in the province. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

　　People rest at a resettlement site at a middle school in Yuhuan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 27, 2026. East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast to make landfall in the province. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

　　A staff member (R) inquires about people's need at a resettlement site at a middle school in Yuhuan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 27, 2026. East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast to make landfall in the province. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)