China braces for approach of powerful typhoon

Chinese cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and classes and flights were cancelled on Sunday as Typhoon Hinnamnor, the strongest global storm this year, blew its way past Chinese Taipei and the Koreas with strong winds and heavy rains.

China's National Meteorological Center issued a yellow typhoon warning at 10 a.m. Sunday. Shanghai grounded ferry services and deployed more than 50,000 police officers to aid with rescues and guide traffic away from danger areas.

Evacuations and flight cancellations have been ordered in Japan’s southern Okinawa Island. The typhoon is also expected to bring intense rainfall to the Korean Peninsula, bringing the possibility of flooding.