Tourists brave heavy rains to reach a railway station in Haikou, the capital of Hainan province, on Sunday. In light of Typhoon Kajiki making landfall, residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel. LUO YUNFEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE

As Typhoon Kajiki barreled towards Hainan province in southern China, the region experienced a deluge of heavy rain and fierce winds, prompting widespread emergency measures. This article delves into the impact of the typhoon, the preparations taken by local authorities, and the experiences of residents and tourists amidst the storm.

The Chinese coast guard ship damaged in a collision with a Chinese naval vessel in the South China Sea earlier this month is now under repair at Hainan Island, according to satellite images seen by Reuters - the first confirmation that it made it back to port.

Sunshine and the beach first come to mind about the island of Hainan - China's southernmost province, an allure that is increasingly known worldwide as it is set to become an international tourist destination.