Holiday chaos and tens of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Mujigae hits southern China
Thousands evacuated, flights cancelled, tourists stranded as storm plays havoc in southern provinces, where many are taking a week-long break
A strong typhoon roared into southern China on Sunday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to the region, leaving one person dead and 16 fisherman missing.
Authorities in Shunde, Foshan, also said three people were killed and 80 injured when a tornado hit the district.
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Tens of thousands of people were evacuated before Typhoon Mujigae made landfall near Zhanjiang in Guangdong just after 2pm, said the National Meteorological Centre.
Electricity was suspended in many residential and office buildings in the city, China News Service reported.
Electricity was also suspended in Haizhu and Panyu districts in Guangzhou. A Guangzhou driver for Uber said Haizhu was like a disaster zone. "All the trees were toppled, there were no street lights and even the traffic lights were all gone. There was no power in the district and some areas were flooded," she said.
All the trees were toppled, there were no street lights and even the traffic lights were all gone