Hong Kong was battered by strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha skirted along China's southern coast, with fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding spotted across the city. Wipha was located around 140 kilometers (87 miles) to Hong Kong's southwest as of 5 pm (0900 GMT),

Typhoons have also hit U.S. territories, causing billions of dollars in devastating damage to places like Guam, which was battered by Super Typhoon Mawar in May last year.

The Hong Kong observatory issued the highest hurricane warning as Typhoon Wipha made its way down to the city. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, and storm and flash flood warnings have been iss

Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,

A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China’s coast on Sunday

A tropical depression over the eastern waters of the Philippines has strengthened into Storm Wipha early on July 18, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Tropical Storm Crising (international name: Wipha) maintained its strength after passing close to Sta. Ana, Cagayan on Friday evening, said the state weather bureau. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.