BEIJING: China issued its top warning for coastal areas of Zhejiang province Friday ahead of a very strong typhoon carrying heavy rain and winds, and expected to send an intense storm surge up the mighty Yangzte River.

Heavy rain was expected in Zhejiang, Shanghai and nearby provinces on Friday before Typhoon “Lekima” hits land on Saturday morning, then weakens as it moves north.

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