Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China
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Typhoon Wipha struck the southern coast of China, causing significant disruption in Hong Kong and nearby airports, with over 400 flights grounded. The storm, later downgraded, impacted mainland China,
Three Filipinos were dead and over 300,000 individuals have been affected by Typhoon Wipha in recent days, Philippine authorities said Sunday.
Typhoons have also hit U.S. territories, causing billions of dollars in devastating damage to places like Guam, which was battered by Super Typhoon Mawar in May last year.
Hong Kong was battered by strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha skirted along China's southern coast, with fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding spotted across the city.
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Inquirer.net on MSNWipha, formerly Crising, exits PAR and may strengthen into typhoonSevere Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).