The world’s most powerful storm this year bore down on Hong Kong and densely populated cities along the coast of mainland China after slashing across the Philippines, where it left at least 25 dead. Hong Kong authorities said giant waves and storm surges had begun lashing coastlines of this financial center, spurring flooding and forcing evacuations in some low-lying areas. Howling winds sped through empty streets, toppling trees and collapsing a high-rise construction crane.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 16, 2018 07:41 UTC