The Taiwan Strait is one of the world's busiest routes for international trade and the typhoon has caused major disruptions to shipping and flights.

Top climate and environment headlines, all in one place.Apart from an occasional squall, there was no sign of heavy rain as of early Thursday afternoon, reports said. Images from the area on public news broadcasts showed fishing ships tied up in port as heavy waves broke along the seawall. Shantou, which lies on the border between Guangdong and Fujian provinces, will remain largely shut through the end of Friday, the local government said on social media. In pictures: Typhoon Doksuri leaves China with massive floods.The typhoon's centre won't hit Taiwan's mainland, but its outlying bands will still bring stronger winds and rains on Thursday afternoon. 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.ĭoksuri weakened further on Thursday, with sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph) and gusts of up to 190 kph (118 mph), according to Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau.

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