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Xinhuanet, Beijing, July 1 (reporter Zhao Yan)-Typhoon 24-hour alert area expanded to the South, covering the entire South China Sea China Sea. Typhoon Ocean-meteorological forecast Center Director Qian Chuanhai, China Meteorological Administration said China's Typhoon prediction business this adjustment is to better meet the marine resources development in South China Sea, South China Sea Maritime Homeland Security and maritime rights and interests, such as the demand for marine meteorological disaster monitoring and forecasting services.

After adjustment, our 24-hour, 48-hour position of Typhoon Warning zone range has expanded. "24 hour picket line is the meaning of the typhoon, Typhoon within 24 hours in the region has significant influence on China, and possibly in within 24 hours of landing in China. Typhoon entered the cordon after 24 hours, meteorological departments from one hour to monitor the location, intensity of the typhoon, and promptly inform the general public and all levels of Government. Earlier, Typhoon 24 hours warning zone covers only the Northern South China Sea area. "Qian Chuanhai says," now we extend the 24-hour alert to the entire South China Sea, the main consideration is, the South China Sea is fishermen's traditional fishing area in China, is also very heavy shipping region. Increasingly active offshore oil exploration and operation of cruise, naval activities, maritime sector, human rights defenders are needed to strengthen the area of responsibility of the marine meteorological disaster prevention. Expand the Typhoon alert, both meet the needs of users, is also defended on China's maritime sovereignty. ”

Wu Hui, Associate Dean of international relations pointed out that, according to customary international law, each country has the right by reasonable means to maintain the national homeland security and maritime rights and interests. Tropical cyclone position warning zone adjustments, helps to strengthen central control over waters with historic rights.

From July 1, China is still the original 24-hour interval and intensity data of Typhoon forecast adjustment for 12 hours interval forecasts; once the Typhoon entered the 24-hour orientation area, Central Weather Bureau will issue more detailed typhoon forecast a 6 hour interval. "Fine for landing or effect the typhoon forecast service, providing users with more detailed storm information, all localities and departments to orderly, efficient, targeted Typhoon and partial withdrawal of fishing vessels, evacuate people. "Qian Chuanhai said.

Fujian Provincial marine and fishery Department said Zeng Yindong, Chief Engineer, and adjust the alert area, shortening the typhoon forecast interval on storm surge and wave forecasting and reasonable fishermen to leave the dangerous area of great significance and information related to typhoon forecast services already available through various channels to cover operations in South China sea fishermen.

(Edit: SN022)
13:49 on July 01, 2014 Xinhua NET