Typhoon Wipha hits mainland China
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Tropical Storm Wipha is edging slowly towards Vietnam and is set to cross the coast near the northern port city of Haiphong around noon on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.
A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday.
Typhoon Wipha disrupted travel and daily life across Hong Kong and southern China today, grounding over 400 flights and affecting around 80,000 passengers in Hong Kong alone. Hundreds more flights were delayed in nearby cities. High winds toppled trees, injuring 26 people, and… pic.twitter.com/79U0q0vgiy