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'{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{short description|Pacific typhoon in 2019}} {{Infobox hurricane | name = Typhoon Lekima (Hanna) | basin = WPac | year = 2019 | image = Lekima 2019-08-08 0232Z.jpg | caption = Typhoon Lekima at peak intensity on August&nbsp;8 | formed = {{start date|2019|08|02}} | dissipated = {{end date|2019|08|14}} | 10-min winds = 105 | 1-min winds = 130 | pressure = 920 | fatalities = 89 total<!--31 PHI, 2 TWN, 56 CHN--> | damages = 7604<!--1.55m PHI, 167k TWN, 3.29m JPN, 7.6b CHN--> | affected = [[Caroline Islands]], [[East China]], [[Philippines]], [[Ryukyu Islands]], [[Taiwan]] | cycloneseason = [[2019 Pacific typhoon season]] }} '''Typhoon Lekima''', known in the [[Philippines]] as the '''Typhoon Hanna''', was the second-costliest [[typhoon]] in Chinese history, only behind [[Typhoon Fitow|Fitow]] in [[2013 Pacific typhoon season|2013]].<ref name="Costliest">{{cite news|url=http://news.weather.com.cn/2019/08/3228731.shtml|script-title=zh:利奇马”风雨综合强度为1961年以来最大 已致56人死亡|language=zh-cn|publisher=Weather.com.cn |date=August 14, 2019|accessdate=August 15, 2019}}</ref> The ninth [[Tropical cyclone naming|named storm]] of the [[2019 Pacific typhoon season]], Lekima originated from a [[tropical depression]] that formed east of the Philippines on July&nbsp;30. It gradually organized, became a tropical storm and was named on August 4. Lekima intensified under favourable environmental conditions and peaked as a [[Category 4 typhoon|Category 4]]–equivalent [[super typhoon]]. However, an [[eyewall replacement cycle]] caused the typhoon to weaken before it made landfall in [[Zhejiang]] late on August 9, as a Category 2–equivalent typhoon. Lekima weakened subsequently while moving across the East China, and made its second landfall in [[Shandong]] on August 11. Lekima's precursor enhanced the southwestern monsoon in the Philippines, which brought heavy rain to the country. The rains caused three boats to sink and 31 people died in this accident. Lekima brought catastrophic damage in [[mainland China]], with a death toll of 89 people and more than [[Renminbi|CN¥]]53.7&nbsp;billion ([[United States dollar|US$]]7.6&nbsp;billion) in damages. The system also caused minor damage in [[Ryukyu Islands]] and [[Taiwan]]. ==Meteorological history== {{storm path|Lekima 2019 track.png}} On August 2, the [[Japan Meteorological Agency]] (JMA) began to monitor a tropical depression which developed over the [[Philippine Sea]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://weathernews.jp/s/topics/201908/030045/|script-title=ja:台風8号　5日(月)から西日本に接近・上陸のおそれ|language=Japanese|publisher=Weather News|date=August 3, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019}}</ref> The system slowly developed while moving northward. The [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) also monitored the system and gave the identifier ''10W'' early on August 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019web.txt|title=Tropical Depression 10W (Ten) Warning NR 001|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 4, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019|archiveurl=http://archive.is/zAr9x/image|archivedate=August 4, 2019|deadurl=yes}}</ref> The JMA upgraded the system to a tropical storm and [[Tropical cyclone naming|assigned the name]] ''Lekima'' at 06:00 a.m. [[UTC]] that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/D20190804071908383.html|script-title=ja:令和元年　台風第9号に関する情報|language=Japanese|publisher=Japan Meteorological Agenvy|date=August 4, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804103708/http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/D20190804071908383.html|archivedate=August 4, 2019}}</ref> The JTWC followed suit later that day. Though Lekima was affected by moderate [[wind shear]], warm waters of {{convert|31|C|F}} and good [[outflow (meteorology)|outflow]] channel allowed Lekima to slowly intensify, and Lekima became almost stationary due to the absence of steering current.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 08|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 5, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805235242/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 5, 2019}}</ref> On August 6, Lekima steered by a [[subtropical ridge]] to the northeast and accelerated to the northwest,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 11|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 6, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806144216/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 6, 2019}}</ref> and the JMA upgraded Lekima to a severe tropical storm. Later that day, both JMA and JTWC upgraded Lekima to a typhoon, after the system developed a [[central dense overcast]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Typhoon 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 12|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 6, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806233031/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 6, 2019}}</ref> As Lekima continued to move northwestward, the system moved into an area of low wind shear, and it started a process of [[rapid intensification]] on August 7. The [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] became evident on [[satellite imagery]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Typhoon 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 16|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 7, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808013820/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 8, 2019}}</ref> On August 8, the JTWC upgraded Lekima to a super typhoon, and stated that the system had acquired some of the [[annular tropical cyclone|annular characteristics]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Super Typhoon 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 18|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808101033/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 8, 2019}}</ref> Later that day, the JMA stated that Lekima attained [[maximum sustained wind]]s of {{Convert|195|kph||abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tenki.jp/forecaster/deskpart/2019/08/08/5501.html|script-title=ja:大型の台風9号　猛烈な勢力に発達|publisher=Japan Meteorological Society |date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808134844/https://tenki.jp/forecaster/deskpart/2019/08/08/5501.html|archive-date=August 8, 2019|dead-url=no}}</ref> At the same time, Lekima passed between [[Miyako-jima]] and [[Tarama, Okinawa|Tarama-jima]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/s/article/2019080801001359.html|script-title=ja:台風９号、沖縄・先島諸島を直撃　暴風雨災害に厳重警戒を|language=Japanese|publisher=Tokyo Shimbun|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, Lekima began an [[eyewall replacement cycle]]. The typhoon developed a concentric eyewall, as seen from the radar.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Yang|first=Yi-Ting|last2=Kuo|first2=Hung-Chi|last3=Hendricks|first3=Eric A.|last4=Peng|first4=Melinda S.|date=2013-03-18|title=Structural and Intensity Changes of Concentric Eyewall Typhoons in the Western North Pacific Basin|url=https://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/full/10.1175/MWR-D-12-00251.1|journal=Monthly Weather Review|volume=141|issue=8|pages=2632–2648|doi=10.1175/MWR-D-12-00251.1|issn=0027-0644}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|last=Cowan|first=Levi|user=TropicalTidbits|number=1159457776487337990|title=Lekima has been undergoing a very slow eyewall replacement cycle since yesterday morning|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> This cycle also caused the motion of Lekima slightly veered to the north,<ref>{{cite news|last=Belles|first=Jonathan|url=https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2019-08-09-super-typhoon-lekima-trochoidal-wobble-hurricane-japan|title=When Hurricanes Dance: How Trochoidal Wobble Saved Some Japanese Islands From the Worst of Typhoon Lekima|publisher=The Weather Channel|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> and the JTWC downgraded Lekima back to typhoon late on August 8.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Typhoon 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 20|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809012425/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 9, 2019}}</ref> Environmental conditions in [[East China Sea]] became less favourable, causing Lekima to slowly weaken while approaching [[East China]]. At 1:45&nbsp;a.m. [[Time in China|China Standard Time]] ([[UTC+08:00]]) August 10, Lekima made [[landfall]] in [[Wenling]], [[Zhejiang]] with two-minute sustained winds of {{Convert|185|kph||abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tang |first1=Tao (唐弢)|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2019-08/10/c_1124858808.htm|script-title=zh:超强台风“利奇马”登陆浙江温岭 浙江转移70余万人|language=zh-cn|publisher=Xinhua News|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Lekima quickly weakened and turned to the north, along the western side of the subtropical ridge.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prognostic Reasoning for Typhoon 10W (Lekima) Warning NR 25|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810023644/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/wp1019prog.txt|archivedate=August 10, 2019}}</ref> Lekima dropped below typhoon intensity early on August 10, and weakened further to a tropical storm later that day. Lekima emerged into the [[Yellow Sea]] early on August 11,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Li |first1=Kaixiang (李凯祥) |url=http://www.bjnews.com.cn/feature/2019/08/11/614041.html|script-title=zh:“利奇马”即将二次登陆{{!}}台风48小时全记录|language=zh-cn|publisher=The Beijing News|date=August 11, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> and made second landfall in [[Xihai'an]], [[Qingdao]], [[Shandong]] at 8:50&nbsp;p.m. CST, with two-minute sustained winds of {{Convert|85|kph||abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ye |first1=Jing (叶婧) |last2=Zhang |first2=Wuyue (张武岳) |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/local/2019-08/11/c_1124863079.htm|script-title=zh:台风“利奇马”在山东青岛再次登陆 山东26座水库超汛限水位|language=zh-cn|publisher=Xinhua News|date=August 11, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> The JTWC issued its final warning to the system around that time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and Southern Pacific Oceans|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abpwweb.txt|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=August 12, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812112512/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abpwweb.txt|archivedate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Lekima meandered over the [[Shandong Peninsula]] and [[Bohai Sea]] throughout August 12, and the JMA downgraded it to a tropical depression later that day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://tenki.jp/forecaster/deskpart/2019/08/13/5534.html|script-title=ja:台風9号は熱帯低気圧に　10号は列島接近中|language=Japanese|publisher=日本気象協会 |date=August 13, 2019|accessdate=August 13, 2019}}</ref> ==Preparations and impact== ===Philippines=== [[File:4009Typhoons Krosa Lekima & monsoon tidal flooding in Calumpit, Bulacan 62.jpg|thumb|Flooding in Calumpit, Bulacan.]] Lekima (Hanna), first formed in the Philippine Sea, so PAGASA issued warnings for Lekima’s possible enhancement of the monsoon which would cause heavy to intense rains. As Lekima moved northwestward and approached the northern part of the [[Philippines]], [[PAGASA]] issued PSWS#1 to [[Batanes]] and the [[Babuyan Islands]] late on August 6.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/06/19/signal-no-1-up-in-batanes-as-severe-tropical-storm-hanna-intensifies|title=Signal No. 1 up in Batanes as severe tropical storm Hanna intensifies|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=August 6, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> These warnings were lifted after Lekima left the [[Philippine Area of Responsibility]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Arceo|first=Acor|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/237387-typhoon-hanna-pagasa-forecast-august-9-2019|title=Typhoon Hanna leaves PAR, but monsoon still dumping rain|publisher=Rappler|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Though Lekima, locally known as "Hanna", did not directly affect the Philippines, it enhanced the southwest monsoon which caused heavy rain to the nation. Three boats sank in [[Guimaras Strait]]; 31 people died and three were left missing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Macairan|first=Evelyn|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/08/05/1940720/death-toll-iloilo-sea-tragedy-hits-31|title=Death toll in Iloilo sea tragedy hits 31|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=August 5, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019}}</ref> The NDRRMC prepared ₱1 billion for expected damages from Lekima, which they forecasted would prolong in their Philippine Area of Responsibility. Heavy rains also caused flooding in [[Metro Manila]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/236928-heavy-rain-floods-areas-metro-manila-august-2-2019|title=LOOK: Heavy rain floods areas in Metro Manila on Friday, August 2|publisher=Rappler|date=August 2, 2019|accessdate=August 10, 2019}}</ref> Classes of numerous cities were suspended on August 5.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/08/04/1940531/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-august-5|title=Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 5|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=August 4, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> A motorboat carrying 10 passengers capsized off the coast of [[Mactan Island]] in the early morning of August 7.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vestil|first=Justin|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1817652|title=Boat capsizes off Mactan; 10 rescued|publisher=SunStar Cebu|date=August 11, 2019|accessdate=August 7, 2019}}</ref> To the south, waves from Lekima displaced more than 1,300 people in [[Davao City]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Colina IV|first=Antonio L.|url=https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2019/08/1362-displaced-by-hannas-waves-in-davao-city/|title=1,362 displaced by Hanna’s waves in Davao City|publisher=Minda News|date=August 5, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Agricultural damage in [[Central Luzon]] was at [[Philippine peso|₱]]80.5&nbsp;million (US$1.55&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite report|url=http://ndrrmc.gov.ph/attachments/article/3854/Update_SitRep_No_18_re_Preparedness_Measures_and_Effects_of_Southwest_Monsoon_16_August_2019_5PM.pdf.pdf|title=Sitrep No.18 Preparedness Measures and effects of the Southwest Monsoon|format=PDF|publisher=NDRRMC|date=August 16, 2019|accessdate=August 17, 2019}}</ref>A walkway bridge separating the two towns in Bulacan was swept away by the strong current caused by heavy flodding, along with debris. Houses near the oceans were destroyed by high surf caused by Typhoon Lekima. A woman was killed in Quezon after her house was hit by a tree which was battered by strong winds, at dawn while people were still sleeping. <br /> ===Ryukyu Islands=== As Lekima approached the southwestern [[Ryukyu Islands]], [[Ishigaki-jima]] and [[Miyako-jima]] received a storm warning. The JMA urged the residents on these islands to beware of high waves, heavy rain, and sudden gusts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20190808-OYT1T50133/|script-title=ja:台風９号、宮古島・石垣島に暴風警報…１０号は停滞|language=Japanese|publisher=Yomiuri Shimbun|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Gusts in Miyako-jima reached {{convert|168|kph|mph|abbr=on}}, while gusts in [[Shimojishima Airport]] and Iriomote-jima reached {{convert|156|kph|mph|abbr=on}} and {{convert|125|kph|mph|abbr=on}} respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://weathernews.jp/s/topics/201908/090005/|script-title=ja:台風9号接近の沖縄は午後にかけ暴風雨に警戒　台風10号は今後の進路に注意|language=Japanese|publisher=Weather News|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Six people were injured during the storm, and thousands of families suffered from power outages.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-969792.html|script-title=ja:台風9号　沖縄で6人重軽傷　強風続き激しい雨も|language=Japanese|publisher=Ryukyu Shimbun|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Hundreds of flights and passenger ship trips were cancelled on August 7–9, mainly in Miyako-jima and Ishigaki-jima, affecting thousands of passengers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-968330.html|script-title=ja:台風9号：航空便92便欠航　宮古・石垣発着便中心に　船は148便|language=Japanese|work=Ryukyu Shimbun|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/456304|script-title=ja:【台風９号】空路欠航1.4万人超に影響　９日も混乱　船も欠航|language=Japanese|publisher=Okinawa Times|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Agricultural damage across the island chain was [[Japanese yen|¥]]347&nbsp;million (US$3.29&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/457649|script-title=ja:台風農水被害３億円／９号県速報　サトウキビ９６％|language=Japanese|work=Okinawa Times|date=August 11, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}{{Subscription required}}</ref> ===Taiwan=== Taiwan's [[Central Weather Bureau]] (CWB) issued a sea warning on August 7.<ref>{{cite news|last=Everington|first=Keoni|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3760365|title=Taiwan's CWB issues sea warning for Typhoon Lekima|publisher=Taiwan News|date=August 7, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> As Lekima continued to approach the island, the CWB issued a land warning to the northern part of Taiwan early on the next day, locally.<ref>{{cite news|last=Everington|first=Keoni|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3760580|title=Taiwan's CWB issues land warning for Typhoon Lekima|publisher=Taiwan News|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> The CWB lifted the land warning late on August 9,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/2879733|script-title=zh:利奇馬颱風陸警解除 中南部仍須嚴防強降雨|language=Chinese|publisher=Liberty Times|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> and lifted the sea warning early on the next day, after Lekima made landfall in [[East China]].<ref>{{cite news|author=汪淑芬|url=https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201908100014.aspx|script-title=zh:颱風利奇馬海警解除 中南部防大雨花東上看38度|language=Chinese|publisher=China News Agency|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> On late August 8, school and work were cancelled for the next day in eight municipalities and counties in the northern part of Taiwan and in the [[Matsu Islands]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/2878666|script-title=zh:強颱利奇馬來襲 9日全台8縣市停班停課|language=Chinese|publisher=Liberty Times|date=August 8, 2019|accessdate=August 11, 2019}}</ref> Hundreds of flights and ships were cancelled and delayed.<ref name="udn">{{cite news|author=王長鼎|url=https://udn.com/news/story/11311/3980466|script-title=zh:利奇馬風災2死15傷 8萬戶停電|language=Chinese|publisher=United Daily News|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Throughout Taiwan, Lekima killed two people and injured 15 others. More than 80,000 families suffered power outages.<ref name="udn"/> On August 8–9, [[Wufeng, Hsinchu|Wufeng Township]] recorded a rainfall total of {{convert|385|mm|in|abbr=on}}, while rainfall in [[Taichung]] amounted to {{convert|355.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|author=蕭玗欣|url=https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/2881888|script-title=zh:西南風挾豪雨來襲 2日累積雨量更勝強颱利奇馬|language=Chinese|publisher=Liberty Times|date=August 12, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Lekima's downdraft affected [[Kinmen]] on August 9, where a farmland recorded temperature of {{convert|39.9|C|F}}, setting the national record for the second highest temperature. [[Jinfeng, Taitung|Jinfeng Township]] also recorded a temperature of {{convert|36.8|C|F}}.<ref>{{cite news|author=李金生|url=https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20190809002455-260405?chdtv|script-title=zh:金門飆高溫39.9度 全台史上第2高|language=Chinese|publisher=China Times|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Institutional damage of Lekima, along with a magnitude 6.0 earthquake reached [[New Taiwan dollar|NT$]]5.24&nbsp;million (US$167,000).<ref>{{cite news|author=陳宛茜|url=https://udn.com/news/story/7266/3980303|script-title=zh:利奇馬颱風來襲 教育部初估學校災損524萬|language=Chinese|publisher=United Daily News|date=August 9, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> ===Mainland China=== [[File:Typhoon Lekima uprooted the tree in Xianju County.jpg|thumb|upright|Typhoon Lekima uprooted a tree in [[Xianju County]], Zhejiang.]] Striking [[East China]] as a super typhoon, according to [[China Meteorological Administration]], Lekima wrought major damage across numerous provinces. In all, the typhoon killed 56 people and left 14 others missing. Damage nationwide reached CN¥53.72&nbsp;billion (US$7.6&nbsp;billion).<ref>{{cite news|last=Li|first=Hongyang|url=http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201908/15/WS5d54b5f1a310cf3e35565db8.html|title=56 dead, 14 missing in typhoon's wake|publisher=China Daily|date=August 15, 2019|accessdate=August 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=刘艺龙|url=https://news.hangzhou.com.cn/gnxw/content/2019-08/15/content_7246137.htm|script-title=zh:“利奇马”已造成1402.4万人受灾 直接经济损失537.2亿元|language=Chinese|publisher=Hangzhou News|date=August 15, 2019|accessdate=August 15, 2019}}</ref> [[Zhejiang]] was the worst hit province; 39 people died in the province, and economic loss reached CN¥24.22&nbsp;billion (US$3.43&nbsp;billion).<ref>{{cite news|last=Wu |first=Jiayu (吴佳蔚)|url=https://js.zjol.com.cn/ycxw_zxtf/201908/t20190812_10789414.shtml|script-title=zh:台风“利奇马”已致浙江39人死亡 9人失联|language=zh-cn|publisher=zjol.com.cn |date=August 12, 2019|accessdate=August 15, 2019}}</ref> Most of those killed died because of landslides in [[Yongjia County]], and the landslides blocked a river. Water levels rose {{convert|10|m|ft|abbr=on}} in ten minutes, and many residents could not evacuate in time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.163.com/19/0810/22/EM8I5T890001899O.html|script-title=zh:台风致浙江永嘉堰塞湖决堤 已致22人遇难10人失联|language=Chinese|publisher=[[163.com]] News|date=August 10, 2019|accessdate=August 12, 2019}}</ref> [[Wenling]] recorded peak wind gusts of {{convert|221|kph|mph|abbr=on}}, while daily rainfall in [[Beilun District]] amounted to {{convert|291|mm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Costliest"/> Lekima also brought significant effects in [[Shandong]], where 5 people were killed and the damage statewide amounted to CN¥1.475&nbsp;billion (US$209&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.163.com/19/0812/09/EMCB2NQ00001899O.html|script-title=zh:台风"利奇马"已致山东5人死亡7人失踪 165万人受灾|language=Chinese|publisher=163.com. News |date=August 12, 2019|accessdate=August 15, 2019}}</ref> Because Lekima looped around Shandong for days, it brought heavy rainfall in the province. Daily rainfall in [[Linqu County]] reached {{convert|386.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Costliest"/> ===Malaysia=== The tail [[front (weather)|front]] of Lekima stretched south to [[Malaysia]] and struck the northern states of the [[Malay Peninsula]] on August 9, causing widespread damage and injuring 10 people in the states of [[Kedah]], [[Penang]] and [[Perlis]]. The storm also caused damage to 329 schools, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Education. Wind speeds in some areas were recorded at {{convert|100|kph|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fuad|first=Faris|title=Typhoon Lekima behind Friday's disastrous storm in northern states|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/511701/typhoon-lekima-behind-fridays-disastrous-storm-northern-states|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=13 August 2019|date=10 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Dermawan|first1=Audrey|last2=Fuad|first2=Faris|title=Typhoon Lekima hits northern states|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/512018/typhoon-lekima-hits-northern-states|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=13 August 2019|date=11 August 2019}}</ref> ==See also== {{Portal bar|Tropical cyclones|Disasters|China}} * [[Typhoon Lekima|Other typhoons named Lekima]] * [[Tropical Storm Fung-wong (2014)]] * [[2018 Pacific typhoon season#Severe Tropical Storm Ampil (Inday)|Tropical Storm Ampil (2018)]] * [[Typhoon Chan-hom (2015)]] ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} *[http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital-typhoon/summary/wnp/s/201909.html.en General Information] of Typhoon Lekima (1909) from Digital Typhoon {{2019 Pacific typhoon season buttons}} [[Category:Tropical cyclones in 2019|L]] [[Category:2019 Pacific typhoon season|Lekima]] [[Category:2019 natural disasters]] [[Category:2019 in China]] [[Category:August 2019 events in Asia]] [[Category:Typhoons in China|Lekima]]'