Typhoon to bring lots of wind, rain to East China

Typhoon Lingling is approaching the southern part of the East China Sea and reached speeds up to 216 kilometers per hour on Thursday, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

As it moves northward, it will affect the Yellow Sea and then Liaoning province from Saturday, the administration said.

On Friday, strong winds will affect the northern part of the East China Sea, the coastal areas of the northeastern parts of Fujian province and Zhejiang province and the Yangtze River Estuary.