In China, tropical storm Nanmadol is expected to make landfall in Fujian province o Tuesday. Fishermen have been evacuated as gales and rainstorms swept the coastal cities on Tuesday morning. Flights have been canceled and shipping lines remain suspended.Previously categorized as a typhoon, Nanmadol was downgraded to a tropical storm on Monday, and is forecast to hit the southern parts of Fujian. 41,000 strong rescue teams are prepared to face any potential emergencies. In neighbouring Zhejiang Province, 28 kindergarten kids and teachers were besieged as their school was flooded after torrential rains on Tuesday morning.Met reports said, Nanmadol will bring high tide levels with heavy rainfall which might lead to flooding and secondary disasters.
News On AIR | August 30, 2011 5:12 PM
Tropical storm Nanmadol to make landfall in Fujian