Typhoon Kompasu makes landfall in South China island province
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HAIKOU -- Typhoon Kompasu, the 18th typhoon of this year, made landfall in South China's island province of Hainan Wednesday afternoon.
The typhoon landed on the coast of Boao Township in the city of Qionghai at 3:30 pm, packing winds of up to 118.8 km per hour, according to the Hainan meteorological service.
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