Photographer: Xinhua/Wei Peiquan via Getty ImagesChina issued the highest storm warning as typhoon Meranti made landfall in the city of Xiamen, after leaving one dead and 38 injured in Taiwan. The country’s meteorological administration warned of heavy rains as the storm made landfall at 3:05 a.m. local time on Thursday. Typhoon Meranti is expected to weaken further as it moves inland. Photo: AFP Earlier in Taiwan, Typhoon Meranti left one dead and 38 injured, with 6,477 people evacuated and more than 1 million households losing power. Taiwan’s markets are also closed for holiday.

Source: Thanhnien News September 15, 2016 02:37 UTC