Weather authorities say Typhoon Haima has made landfall in the southern Chinese city of Shanwei. Eastern coastal areas of Guangdong province have been battered by strong winds and rain.
The storm made landfall at around 12.30 p.m. local time.
Typhoon Haima is expected to sweep through Guangdong province as it moves north.
Severe typhoon Haima makes landfall in south China
