disaster evacuation

Populous Chinese coastal areas have been hit by severe tropical storm Typhoon Haikui.

Japanese soldiers and rescuers were dispatched to regions in the southern island of Kyushu after heavy rains caused floods and landslides. At least 26 people have been killed and districts were cut off.

After leaving at least 10 people dead in the Philippines, Super Typhoon Nanmadol bore down on Taiwan Sunday forcing thousands of people to evacuate from coastal and mountain regions.