China city, parts of Taiwan prepare for 'Doksuri'

By Associated Press

Jul 28, 2023 12:11 am

BEIJING: The coastal Chinese city of Shantou on Thursday joined parts of Taiwan in shutting down schools and offices as Typhoon 'Doksuri' brings heavy wind and rain to the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas.

Doksuri weakened further on Thursday, with sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (96 miles per hour) and gusts of up to 190 kph (118 mph), Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said.

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