Typhoon Morakot lands in Fujian

Source: Xinhua  |   2009-8-9  |     ONLINE EDITION

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Typhoon Morakot landed in east China's Fujian Province at 4:20 pm today, packing winds up to 12 kilometers per hour in its eye.

The 8th typhoon of the year made landfall in the coastal areas of Beibi Town, Xiapu County of Ningde City, the provincial meteorological bureau said.


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