Typhoon Mujigae batters China

The authorities also give account of about two hundred wounded.

The typhoon hit the Chinese coast on Sunday with torrential rains and winds of more than 180 kilometres per hour.

As a measure of prevention, authorities evacuated thousands of dwellings. More than 200 thousand people were transported to shelters.

Several towns were without water and electricity and at least 500 tourists had to be rescued from Fangji island.

Typhoon baptized by Koreans of "Rainbow" reaches the Chinese territory at a time when millions of people enjoy a week off.

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