Soudelor onward to China after devastating Taiwan
Typhoon Soudelor has hit Taiwan and is now making its way to China. The storm has killed several people, wounded many others, triggered landslides and uprooted trees.
A 'moderate' typhoon
Soudelor struck Taiwan on Thursday with an intensity of 173 kilometers per hour (108 mph), but authorities have classified the storm as "moderate" - the second-highest category for typhoons. Wind speeds slowed to 144 kilometers per hour by Saturday.
Several dead, feared missing
At least four people died in Taiwan, including a woman and her 8-year-old daughter who were swept away by the sea. The girl's twin has since gone missing. More than 100 people have been injured.
Thousands evacuated to safer places
About 7,500 people living in mountainous and coastal areas have been relocated to temporary shelters across the islands. Schools and workplaces were closed on Saturday.
No power, electricity
More than 1.5 million families were left without any electricity after the storm struck. State-run media reported that at least 80,000 households did not have running water.
Rivers reach dangerous levels
Early warning systems showed 110 rivers and streams in six counties flowing beyond safe levels, the Taiwanese Council of Agriculture reported. A mountain village was also completely submerged in mud, officials said.
On its way to China
The storm was now on its way to Fujian and Zheijang provinces in China. More than 250,000 people have already been evacuated and authorities have ordered back 60,000 fishing boats.
What's in a name?
Soudelor is named after a legendary Micronesian chief. The storm is expected to lose its intensity as it moves toward mainland China.