Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in east China

Rescuers help evacuate a resident in the Jiaojiang District of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept 22, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

NINGBO - Typhoon Fung-Wong made a landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province on Monday, bringing strong winds and downpours.

With speed reaching 28 meters per second, Typhoon Fung-Wong landed in coastal areas of Hepu Township, Xiangshan County of Ningbo City, at around 7:35 pm. It is currently moving north and northeast.

Fung-Wong has brought torrential downpours and powerful winds to Ningbo. As of 7 pm, average precipitation in Xiangshan County reached 161 millimeters, the local flood control bureau said.

Fung-Wong is the 16th typhoon to hit China this year. It has lashed Zhejiang with heavy rain and gales, which toppled 13 houses before landing. Rivers swelled and water levels of 14 reservoirs surged beyond warning lines.

A total of 250,517 people have been evacuated in the province by Monday noon, and more than 32,900 ships were called back to seek shelter at ports.

In Ningbo alone, flights were canceled and 117 bus services were suspended. All primary schools in the city will be closed Tuesday morning.