Typhoon Fitow Hits China

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated

Powerful Typhoon Fitow has rammed into eastern China after triggering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.

With winds up to 151km/h (93mph), the storm landed in Fujian province early on Monday, bringing heavy rains and causing widespread power cuts.

The authorities earlier issued the highest alert—red—for the area.

At least two people have been killed by the typhoon, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.

One victim was on his way to rescue a fisherman when he was blown off a hill by strong winds late on Sunday, Xinhua said.