Maya Oppenheim @mayaoppenheim. The death toll has risen to 56 while 14 people remain missing after tropical storm Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province on August 10. The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. Rescue workers evacuate stranded residents with a bulldozer on a flooded street after typhoon Lekima hit Taizhou, Zhejiang province, China August 11, 2019. Beijing, China, Aug 12 – A monster storm that smashed its way up the eastern China coast and forced more than a million residents to flee has killed 44 people, state media said Monday. Lekima has been downgraded from a super typhoon to a tropical storm over the last few days. Published August 10, 2019 . Lekima brought catastrophic damage in mainland China, with a death toll of 71 people and more than CN¥ 65.37 billion ( US$ 9.26 billion) in damages. China’s emergency broadcasting network said that 16 people were still missing in Zhejiang province, where 32 died. Maya Oppenheim @mayaoppenheim. Most of the victims were killed when torrential downpours caused a landslide in Yongjia County, which in turn blocked a river, before victims were swept away. On Friday morning, China's National Meteorological Center, On Friday, local authorities in Taiwan's capital Taipei. Asia last saw a super typhoon in September, when. Typhoon Lekima: 1 million people evacuated and 18 killed as 116mph storm set to batter Shanghai. Published August 10, 2019 Updated August 11, 2019 . Rescuers search for victims of a landslide triggered by Typhoon Lekima in Yongjia county in eastern China's Zhejiang province on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Typhoon Lekima death toll reaches 33 in China . China's emergency broadcasting network said that 16 people were … The death toll from the typhoon dubbed 'Lekima' has risen to 44 in eastern China, according to official data, as the storm continued up th'e coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. It reported one more death in neighboring Anhui province. RELATED: Venezuela, China Inaugurate Refinery To Boost Oil Production. Lekima has been downgraded from a super typhoon to a tropical storm over the last few days. Deadly Typhoon Lekima ravages eastern China, killing more than 30 - Duration: 2:33. (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer) The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. Nearly five million people in Zhejiang Province have been affected by the storm, […] BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from Typhoon Lekima that recently hit eastern China has increased to 49, while 21 people remain missing, local media reported. Lekima, the fifth-worst typhoon to have hit China in 70 years, killed 44 people in the east of the country and caused heavy flooding as it moved north, authorities said. Most of the victims were in a village in Yongjia county, where a landslide blocked a river that then poured into the small town, killing 23 people. To improve the performance of our website, show the most relevant news products and targeted advertising, we collect technical impersonal information about you, including through the tools of our partners. The death toll from the typhoon dubbed 'Lekima' has risen to 44 in eastern China, according to official data, as the storm continued up th'e coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. Rescuers search for victims of a landslide triggered by Typhoon Lekima in Yongjia county in eastern China's Zhejiang province on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Typhoon lashes south China after killing dozens in Philippines . Death toll from Typhoon Lekima rises to at least 33 in China. The nationwide death toll from the typhoon had reached 56 by Wednesday, ... Typhoon Lekima: Toll rises as typhoon moves up China coast. Lekima hit the three Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Shandong and Anhui over the weekend and forced more than a million residents to flee. Fishing boats packed into the typhoon shelter in Nanfangao Harbour in Suao, Yilan county, Taiwan, as Typhoon Lekima approaches on August 8, 2019. CCTV showed people being rescued with life vests and boats in nearby Xianju county. 14 people missing after storm triggers landslide. Beijing. The victims were mainly in the Zhejiang province, where a landslide blocked a local river, causing flooding. 1 million people evacuated as deadly Typhoon Lekima makes landfall. BACK . See related Climate change's small but significant consequences BEIJING — The death toll from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast rose to 30 on Sunday, with at least 18 still missing, after torrential downpours forced more than one million to leave their homes, the state news media reported. AFP Beijing, China Aug 12, 2019, 11.48 AM(IST) A man rides an electric scooter in the rainstorm as typhoon Lekima approaches in Shanghai, China. The death toll from Typhoon Lekima has climbed to 44 in China, with a further 16 people missing, according to reports. But annual typhoon seasons still bring chaos -- last summer, Japan had the strongest typhoon in 25 years, leaving at least 10 people dead. Typhoon lashes south China after killing dozens in Philippines . Updated at 8:50 p.m. BJT, Monday. Nearly five million people in Zhejiang Province have been affected by the storm, […] The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. Death toll rises to 44 as typhoon Lekima wreaks havoc in eastern China . Around 5 million people have been affected by the storm. By . Death toll rises to 44 as typhoon Lekima wreaks havoc in eastern China . Typhoon Lekima death toll rises Sri Lanka Mirror. At least 16 people were still missing as the storm moved further up the coast near Beijing. At least 16 dead as Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan with 'unprecedented' rain . Typhoon Lekima triggered landslides and floods after making landfall in Zhejiang early Saturday, about 300 kilometers (190 miles) south of Shanghai. 1 Kyrgyzstan's Zhaparov nominated again as premier in repeat parliament vote . Death Toll From Typhoon Lekima in China Rises to 30 August 11, 2019 BEIJING — The death toll from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast rose to 30 on Sunday, with at least 18 still missing, after torrential downpours forced more than one million … Typhoon Lekima just arrived in SHANGHAI and is causing damage throughout the city! Footage on state broadcaster CCTV showed buildings that had been smashed by the raging waters and workers using backhoes to clean up the debris. Over 1 million were evacuated, according to provincial flood control headquarters. China: Typhoon Lekima death toll rises to 44 as it moves up coast near Beijing. The latest figures were released on Monday evening by the Xinhua News Agency. Japan and Taiwan are generally well fortified and built to withstand storms. Aug. 11, 2019 at 6:09 am Updated Aug. 11, 2019 at 7:02 am . The Associated Press. It is estimated to have caused economic losses of over 51 billion yuan, local media reported on Wednesday. RELATED: Venezuela, China Inaugurate Refinery To Boost Oil Production. The death toll from Typhoon Lekima rose to 49 on Tuesday and 21 were still missing after the monster storm wreaked havoc on China's eastern coast, causing huge damage with strong gales and torrential rain. It is estimated to have caused economic losses of over 51 billion yuan, local media reported on Wednesday. As of Monday, August 12, the death toll in eastern China rose to 44 people due to Typhoon Lekima, while an additional 16 people remain missing. 28 morts : c'est le nouveau bilan du typhon Lekima qui a frappé l'Est de la Chine ce samedi matin. Death toll rises to 44 as typhoon Lekima wreaks havoc in eastern China Reuters Monday, August 12th 2019, 9:30 am - Typhoon Lekima made landfall with maximum winds of 187 km/h Photograph:( Reuters ) Follow Us Story highlights. Shanghai: The death toll from Typhoon Lekima rose to 30 in eastern China, local authorities said Sunday, as rescue teams worked to find more than a dozen missing after the storm triggered a landslide and forced more than a million people to evacuate. Typhoon Lekima, the ninth and strongest typhoon of the year, landed around 1:45 a.m. Saturday in the city of Wenling in Zhejiang Province. Lekima passed by the southern Ryukyu Islands of Japan, which include Okinawa, where locals experienced over 200mm (7.8in) of rain and winds of up to 168kph (104mph). The death toll from Typhoon Lekima rose to 30 in eastern China, local authorities said Sunday, as rescue teams worked to find more than a dozen missing after the storm triggered a landslide and forced more than a million people to evacuate. BEIJING — The death toll from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast rose to 30 on Sunday, with at least 18 still missing, after torrential downpours forced more than one million to leave their homes, the state news media reported. Lekima, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm, is expected to dump heavy rain on China’s northeast in the coming days as it moves up the Pacific coast. By Monday morning, the death toll in Zhejiang Province has risen to 39 while nine others remained missing, said the Zhejiang provincial flood control headquarters. Rescuers search for victims of a landslide triggered by Typhoon Lekima in Yongjia county in eastern China's Zhejiang province on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. BEIJING: The death toll from Typhoon Lekima rose to 49 and 21 were still missing after the monster storm wreaked havoc on China’s eastern coast, causing … China's National Meteorological Center warned on Sunday that Lekima was moving northwards and was expected to make a second landfall along the coastline in Shandong late Sunday, bringing strong winds and heavy downpours. The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. In pictures: typhoon brings heavy rains and chaos to north Philippines . To the north, parts of the city of Linhai remained flooded on Sunday, with water reaching up to the top of the first floor of buildings, leaving only treetops sticking out. August 11, 2019 GMT. The death toll has risen to 56 while 14 people remain missing after tropical storm Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province on August 10. TYPHOON hits Shanghai! BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from Typhoon Lekima that recently hit eastern China has increased to 49, while 21 people remain missing, local media reported. The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit south-eastern China has risen to to 33. Xinhua reported that close to 5 million people living in the Zhejiang province were hit by the floods. The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. The death toll from a typhoon in eastern China rose to 32 on Sunday, with 16 people missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the country braced … Lekima, the ninth typhoon, hit Wenling city on Saturday afternoon, packing winds of 187 kilometers per hour and bringing heavy rainstorms. BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit southeastern China rose to 33 on Sunday, as rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate stranded people as swift currents swept by homes. Lekima was the fourth typhoon in the western Pacific this week. The agency said the typhoon damaged more than 173,000 hectares of crops and wrecked 34,000 houses. At least 22 died in Yongjia county in the southeast of Zhejiang province after a landslide blocked rivers, causing a dramatic and sudden rise in water levels, according to state news agency Xinhua. Image: A wave brought by typhoon Lekima breaks on the shore next to a pedestrian in Qingdao, Shandong province, China August 11, 2019. The death toll caused by the Lekima has now risen to 44, as the super typhoon had killed 39 and left nine others missing after it battered eastern Zhejiang Province. 14 people missing after storm triggers landslide. Rescuers look for survivors in the rubble of damaged buildings after a landslide in Yongjia. The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up … The death toll from Typhoon Lekima in China has risen to 32 with another 16 people missing, local authorities say. Earlier this week, Lekima was briefly classified as a "super" typhoon, before weakening somewhat. Typhoon Lekima death toll reaches 33 in China. The slow-moving Krosa has winds of 165 kph (102.5 mph) is expected to hit mainland Japan by the middle of next week. The death toll from a typhoon in eastern China rose to 32 on Sunday, with 16 people missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the country … The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data, as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. At least 16 dead as Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan with 'unprecedented' rain . 1 of 2 . In Malaysia, the typhoon brought up strong tides and partially destroyed the coastal areas of Penang. "The direct economic loss amounts to $2.1 billion," Xinhua added. Typhoon Lekima: 1 million people evacuated and 18 killed as 116mph storm set to batter Shanghai. By Ivana Kottasová, Julia Hollingsworth, Serenitie Wang and Taylor Ward, CNN, Updated 0900 GMT (1700 HKT) August 11, 2019. Thirty-two people have died and 16 more are missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. The death toll from Typhoon Lekima has risen to 28, with 20 more still missing, after the storm caused more than a million people in eastern China to be evacuated from their homes. Updated at … (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao) BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Lekima has left 49 dead and … (CNN)Thirty-two people have died and 16 more are missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit southeastern China rose to 33 on Sunday, as rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate stranded people as swift currents swept by homes. At least 22 died in Yongjia county in the southeast of Zhejiang province after a landslide blocked rivers, causing a dramatic and sudden rise in water levels, according to state news agency Xinhua. In pictures: typhoon brings heavy rains and chaos to north Philippines . The Associated Press . Nine others were unaccounted for. The system also caused minor damage in Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan. Beijing: The strongest typhoon to hit China this year has killed at least 45 people, state-media reported on Monday, as authorities stepped up rescue efforts to locate 16 missing people after the storm displaced more than a million residents. South China Morning Post Recommended for … People clean a flooded street after typhoon Lekima hit Linhai city of Taizhou, Zhejiang province, China. The official Xinhua News Agency says more than 1 million people were evacuated in coastal Zhejiang province before the typhoon hit land at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday (Chinatopix Via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. More than 180,000 people were evacuated in Shadong province, following the evacuation of over one million people in Shanghai and Zhejiang. Typhoon Wipha brought intense gales and rain to China last weekend, Typhoon Francisco made landfall in Japan on Tuesday, and Typhoon Krosa has now formed in the Pacific. The death toll from a powerful typhoon in China’s Zhejiang province has risen to 30, as rescuers search for another 18 missing people. Published 11 August 2019. August 11, 2019 GMT. It forced the closing of Shanghai Disneyland on Saturday. Typhoon Lekima death toll rises to 44 in eastern China Read full article Footage on state broadcaster CCTV showed fields and streets flooded by muddy … The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit southeastern China rose to 33 on Sunday, as rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate stranded people as swift currents swept by homes. The Associated Press. The death toll from Typhoon Lekima has risen to 28, with 20 more still missing, after the storm caused more than a million people in eastern China to be evacuated from their homes. (Reuters) The death toll has topped 30 from a powerful typhoon that hit China's east coast south of Shanghai. Thirty-two people have died and 16 more are missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. 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