Weather

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast that violent rainstorms would come along with Morakot to hit southern parts of Jiangsu, southeastern areas in Anhui, northeastern areas of Jiangxi, Shanghai, most parts of Zhejiang and Fujian, and Taiwan, from Sunday night to Monday.

The center issued the highest alert at 6 p.m. in response to expected rainstorms in these regions. It advised people to suspend work in the outside field and urged relevant governments to reinforce drainage of rain water in cities and villages while watching against disasters like flooding, landslides, and mud-rock flows.

The center also warned of possible flooding along waters near the Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province, as downpour in the region could reach 100 to 130 mm.

NMC experts said Typhoon Marakot could remain very powerful for some time, and advised people in areas under its influence to stay at safe places and hide away from strong winds.

More Typhoon news in Shanghai Daily:http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/list.asp?id=33&type=Metro