Afternoon traffic along Binhai Boulevard in Nanshan District as residents prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Ragasa. Photos by Liu Xudong unless otherwise stated

All public transportation in Shenzhen will be suspended in phases starting from 8 p.m. today, according to the Shenzhen Emergency Mobilization Order for Typhoon and Flood Prevention issued earlier today.

At 6 p.m. today, the Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory will upgrade the city's typhoon alert from orange to red — the highest level — urging the public to take precautions against strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Metro:

Passangers walk into a Metro station in Futian as public transport begins phased suspension ahead of Typhoon Ragasa this afternoon.

The Metro network will close early today, with the last trains departing from terminal stations at 6 p.m. The stations only will allow exit after the last train departs.

All Shenzhen tram routes will have their last departures at 6 p.m. from their respective terminal stations.

Service hotlines:

·Shenzhen Metro: (0755) 8896-0600

·MTR Shenzhen (Line 4 & 13): (0755) 2927-6688

·Shenzhen trams: (0755) 3686-1500

Buses and taxis:

Buses will gradually cease operations at 7 p.m., and service will be suspended starting at 8 p.m.

Taxis and app-based cabs will stop operations at 8 p.m.

Inquiry hotline: (0755) 12328

Transport terminals:

Coach terminals will close at 8 p.m.

Inquiry hotline: (0755) 12328

Railways:

Trains at Shenzhen North Railway Station await service suspension as Typhoon Ragasa disrupts regional rail schedules. Courtesy of Shenzhen Railways

Starting from noon today, high-speed and regular trains within Guangdong will be gradually suspended.

All high-speed and regular trains within Guangdong will be suspended for the whole day Thursday.

Train services will gradually resume depending on weather conditions starting Friday.

Railway customer service hotline: (020) 12306

Civil aviation:

Flights will be suspended at 8 p.m. and resume when weather permits.

Shenzhen airport service hotline: (0755) 2345-6789

Ferries:

All ferry services are currently suspended.

Service hotlines:

·Shenzhen International Cruise Home Port: 4008831872

·Shenzhen Airport Ferry Terminal: (0755) 2345-5300, (0755) 2345-5388

·Shuangyong Terminal in Nan’ao: (0755) 8431-8740

·Golden Coast Terminal: (0755) 2520-6738, (0755) 2520-7920, 15989496678