Flights, ferries cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen as Typhoon Saudel closes in
The coastal Chinese province of Zhejiang is battening down for the approach of Typhoon Saudel, with flights cancelled across the area. The eastern province is home to a number of major commercial centres, including the industrial hub of Ningbo, the port city of Zhoushan, and Wenzhou. Ningbo Lishe International Airport said flights in and out of the facility would be suspended from 11.30pm on…
Typhoon Saudel, a powerful storm, left two people slightly injured after causing widespread damage in Japan's remote southwestern islands. The typhoon, packing winds of up to 144 kph, was about 180 kilometers northwest of Okinoerabu island as it moved westward over the East China Sea. Okinawa, one of the affected areas, experienced power outages and flight cancellations, with 150 flights to and from Naha airport canceled.
Meanwhile, in Amamioshima island, a woman in her 70s fell down the stairs during a blackout. The typhoon also brought heavy rainfall, with 23 centimeters recorded in the Amami region, leading to landslide warnings.
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