Typhoon Saola Threatens Taiwan and Southern China After Hitting Northern Philippines

Typhoon Saola has brought heavy rain to the northern Philippines, causing flooding and displacing over 2,300 people. The typhoon is now moving towards southern Taiwan and is expected to hit China's southern coast later this week. Weather authorities have warned of the risk of further floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous areas. Inter-island ferries and cargo vessels have been barred from leaving ports in some areas, and ferry services between Xiamen and Taiwan have been suspended.