nextprevThe Latest on Typhoon Mangkhut (all times local):6 p.m.A Philippine police officer says at least 40 people, mostly gold miners, are feared to have been trapped in a landslide in the country's north and seven bodies have been dug out by rescuers. ___5:20 p.m.Typhoon Mangkhut has made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province, bringing torrential rains and winds of 162 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour). In preparation for the storm, southern China evacuated hundreds of thousands of people, suspended high-speed rail services and canceled classes. ___12:40 p.m.Hong Kong and southern China hunkered down under red alert as strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Mangkhut lash the densely populated coast. The national meteorological center says southern China "will face a severe test caused by wind and rain" and urged officials to prepare for possible disasters.

Source: Fox News September 16, 2018 09:56 UTC