Chinese authorities on Wednesday ordered fishermen back to shore and halted rail services as Typhoon Megi barreled towards the mainland. Megi has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, killing at least 19 people. Chinese National Meteorological Centre said it is now making its way towards southern China, where it is expected to make landfall in the southern province of Guangdong on Saturday. The centre warned strong winds and torrential rain brought by Megi will increase the probability of geological disasters happening in the south such as floods, land and mudslides. The official China Daily newspaper said fishing boats in the southern province of Guangdong and neighbouring Fujian have been told not to leave port, and those already at sea have been ordered back to shore. Reservoirs and hydroelectric stations in Guangdong have been put on high alert, and local flood control officials have been told to ensure the safety of venues for the upcoming Asian Games in the provincial capital Guangzhou. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, Megi, which is currently packing winds of 185 kilometers an hour, is the strongest storm seen worldwide so far this year.