Eastern coastal provinces prepare for Typhoon Lekima

Storm expected to make landfall by early Saturday in southeastern part of Zhejiang

The country's southeastern and eastern coastal regions have been gearing up for Typhoon Lekima. The storm is expected to hit Zhejiang province head-on by early Saturday morning.

The province on Friday activated its top-level emergency response for typhoons, while neighboring Shanghai and Jiangsu province are also on high alert. Ships have returned to port, some railway services are suspended and flights have been canceled.