China braces for Typhoon Utor
More than 158,000 people in southern coast relocated as authorities in Guangdong and Hainan prepare for its arrival.
15 Aug 2013
Southern China is bracing itself for the arrival of Typhoon Utor – which has already hit the Philippines and Hong Kong.
The storm claimed six lives in the Philippines – while Hong Kong is in lockdown – with flights cancelled and the stock market closed.
Al Jazeera’s Craig Leeson reports from Hong Kong.
Source : Al Jazeera
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