Mainland China is bracing itself for Typhoon Krosa as officials warn eastern coastal provinces and cities to prepare for the worst.
Mainland China is bracing itself for heavy wind and rain as Tropical Storm Krosa heads towards eastern coastal provinces and cities.
Almost 140,000 people have been relocated in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, and 27,000 fishing boats recalled to port.
Almost 140,000 people have been relocated in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, and 27,000 fishing boats recalled to port.
Holidays for emergency workers have been cancelled.
Holidays for emergency workers have been cancelled.
Typhoon Krosa is expected to strike southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian late on Sunday.
The storm has weakened since it hit Taiwan, where the authorities say that four people were killed.
It is expected to strike southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian late on Sunday.
Strong winds, rainstorms and high tides are forecast.
Strong winds, rainstorms and high tides are forecast.
But the Central Weather Bureau says winds have decreased since Taiwan was pounded by Typhoon Krosa and it has been downgraded to a tropical storm, with sustained winds of 108 kph (66 mph), down from 184 kph (114 mph).
China is nearing the end of a week-long national holiday, and more than 2,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from island resorts.
China is nearing the end of a week-long national holiday, and more than 2,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from island resorts.
Shanghai, where the Special Olympics are under way, has recalled all flood prevention workers as a precaution in case the typhoon heads further north.
Shanghai, where the Special Olympics are under way, has recalled all flood prevention workers as a precaution in case the typhoon heads further north.
Formula One motor racing drivers taking part in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, also in Shanghai, are braced for wet conditions.
Formula One motor racing drivers taking part in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, also in Shanghai, are braced for wet conditions.
Flooding and landslides
Flooding and landslides
In northern Taiwan torrential downpours from Typhoon Krosa caused flooding and landslides.
In northern Taiwan torrential downpours from Typhoon Krosa caused flooding and landslides.
At least four people are reported to have died in storm related accidents and more than 52 people have been injured.
More than one metre of rain fell in places, and wind gusts of over 185km/h (115mph) were recorded.
More than one metre of rain fell in places, and wind gusts of over 185km/h (115mph) were recorded.
In Taiwan's capital, Taipei, more than 200 trees were uprooted and several floods reported.
In Taiwan's capital, Taipei, more than 200 trees were uprooted and several floods reported.
Power supplies and transport services were seriously affected.
Power supplies and transport services were seriously affected.
The BBC's Caroline Gluck in Taipei says Krosa's sprawling 300km (186 mile) radius ensured its strength was felt across the island.
The BBC's Caroline Gluck in Taipei says Krosa's sprawling 300km (186 mile) radius ensured its strength was felt across the island.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese government said at least 20 people have died as a result of Typhoon Lekima, which struck earlier this week, and that many areas were still threatened by flash floods.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese government said at least 20 people have died as a result of Typhoon Lekima, which struck earlier this week, and that many areas were still threatened by flash floods.
Disaster officials estimate the cost of the damage in Vietnam at more than $40m.
Disaster officials estimate the cost of the damage in Vietnam at more than $40m.
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