Nepartak inflicted widespread destruction on Hainan, including damage to farms and buildings. Most of the island was subject to strong winds and torrential rains, but the storm helped to relieve one of the worst summer droughts in almost 65 years.[1] Due to the danger, shipping was halted in the Qiongzhou Strait between November 16 and 19.[13] Nepartak impacted at least 1.72 million people on Hainan, compromised infrastructure, and impeded industry.