A severe typhoon made landfall in southern China on Sunday, inundating millions in the densely populated coastal cities with heavy rain, after ripping through Hong Kong and leaving at least 64 dead in the northern Philippines. People brave Typhoon Mangkhut’s winds in Hong Kong as authorities raised the city’s hurricane alert status to a signal 10, the highest level. (Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg News)Though rains had died down by Sunday evening, gusts were still blowing through the city of Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities say 284 people have sought treatment for typhoon-related injuries at hospitals. Flights were canceled at Hong Kong International Airport, a major transportation hub for the region.

Source: Washington Post September 16, 2018 00:53 UTC