BEIJING—A powerful typhoon has caused at least 15 deaths in China and Taiwan just days before a second storm is expected to batter the region. A second typhoon, Malakas, is expected to hit Taiwan on Saturday before moving on to China. ADVERTISEMENTThe typhoon made landfall in China’s southeastern Fujian province, where media reports showed power lines toppled and streets submerged in water. Meanwhile, officials in the Taiwanese capital Taipei have closed offices and schools on Saturday in anticipation of rough weather from Malakas. The second storm, although less powerful than Meranti, is still expected to lash Taiwan’s capital with gusts of up to 191 kilometers per hour (118 miles per hour) before veering north.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 17, 2016 03:00 UTC