Typhoon Fitow Killed 5 In China – Photos

Huge waves washing up the shore affecting many living along the coastline. Many services such as the bullet trains, flights and coaches have been suspended. (Photo from MSN News).

Typhoon Fitow strikes the east coast of China early Monday killing at least five people.

A lots of people were injured by the disaster.

Filow is a name of a flower from Micronesia.

Many houses along the Zhejiang coastal areas have collapsed and the heavy rain cause flooding in the province. 

Typhoon Fitow hit China just two weeks after Typhoon Usagi wreaked havoc in the region, leaving at least 25 reported dead in southern China.

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Workers repair the damaged roof of a market in Wenling City, Zhejiang province. Fitow had blown away the roofs of many houses along the coastal area when it landed on Sunday,6 October, 2013. (Photo from MSN News)

A woman looks on as a huge wave hits the dike as Typhoon Fitow moves to make its landfall in Wenling, east China’s Zhejiang province on October 6, 2013. China was on its highest alert for Typhoon Fitow on October 6, with tens of thousands evacuated as the storm was set to slam into the east coast. (Photo from MSN News).

Huge waves washing up the shore affecting many living along the coastline. Many services such as the bullet trains, flights and coaches have been suspended. (Photo from MSN News).

According to Xinhua news agency, the storm wind up to a speed of 151km/h, landing in Fujian province on Sunday, 6 October 2013. (Photo from MSN News)

According to Xinhua news agency, Typhoon Fitow is the 23rd tropical storm to hit China this year. Typhoon Fitow was passing through Japan Okinawan island previously, before landing in China. (Photo from MSN News)

A huge wave hits the dike as Typhoon Fitow moves to make its landfall in Wenling, east China’s Zhejiang province on October 6, 2013. China was on its highest alert for Typhoon Fitow on October 6, with tens of thousands evacuated as the storm was set to slam into the east coast. (Photo from MSN News)

Photos: Typhoon Usagi Hit Southern China, 25 Killed

Passengers queue to register at an airline counter as Typhoon Usagi approaches at Hong Kong airport on Sept. 22, 2013. (AFP/Getty Images)

Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China on Sunday evening. 

Nanfang Daily reported that the typhoon made a landfall at 7:40 p.m. yesterday in Shanwei city in Guangdong province after veered away from Hong Kong at the last minute.

Australia Network News reported that at least twenty-five people were killed in the China’s southern coast, including thirteen in Shanwei which is in the eastern fringes of Guangdong province. 

The typhoon brings very strong wind, storm surge and heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.

Xinhua reported that in Shanwei city, the strong winds blew cars off the road near a gas station and houses were toppled.

Flights to and from Hong Kong and three mainland airports were canceled.

Ferry services around the area were also canceled, while Fujian province suspended shipping between mainland China and Taiwan.

Xinhua reported that intercity trains including the high-speed rail to Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong would remain suspended until Tuesday.

Thousands of people were evacuated from coastal areas and temporary shelters were opened.

Hong Kong delayed the opening of markets, banks and schools.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. said it scrapped morning trading Monday.

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A motorist tries to get round a fallen tree blocking a road in Shantou, in southern China’s Guangdong province on Sept. 22, 2013, as Typhoon Usagi approaches. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Strong waves hit the coast of Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Sept. 22, 2013, brought on by the approaching Typhoon Usagi. (AFP/Getty Images)

People watch waves hit the shores as Typhoon Usagi approaches in Shantou, Guangdong province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Stringer)

People react as waves splash on to the road during Typhoon Usagi in Hong Kong September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Tyrone Siu)

Visitors take pictures of tidal waves under the influence of Typhoon Usagi in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Chance Chan)

A woman reacts as a storm surge past a barrier on the shore as Typhoon Usagi approaches Shenzhen, Guangdong province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Stringer)

Dark clouds hang low over Hong Kong’s Victoria Habour, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)