Torrential rain is forecast through August 10 across swathes of China, with Shanghai among area evacuating homes over fears of flooding.

Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian.

BEIJING: Multiple districts in Beijing issued heavy rainfall warnings on Friday evening, with authorities warning residents of disasters , including floods in the city center…

The typhoon recorded maximum sustained winds of 162kmh with gusts reaching 216kmh.