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Tropical storm Linfa hits China

One dead, six missing as tropical storm Linfa lands in E China

Torrential rain, strong winds and landslides triggered by tropical storm Linfa have left one dead and another six missing in east and south China provinces, local authorities said Monday. Full story

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Tropical storm Linfa hits Xiamen

As Linfa, the third tropical storm this year which has upgraded to strong tropical storm Saturday noon, people in east China are bracing for it.

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One dead, six missing as tropical storm Linfa lands in E China

2009-06-22 12:29:50 GMT Xinhua English FUZHOU, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rain, strong winds and landslides triggered by tropical storm Linfa have left one dead and another six missing in east and south China provinces, local authorities said Monday.

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for tropical storm

2009-06-22 06:06:55 GMT SINA.com TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese authorities have warned its offshore islets of Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu that a tropical storm is approaching within hours.

East province on alert for tropical storm Linfa

2009-06-22 03:07:02 GMT Xinhua English FUZHOU, June 22 (Xinhua) -- China's east Fujian Province Monday advised the cancellation of all outdoor gatherings and high-level outdoor work, as tropical storm Linfa continued to lash the coastal area.

Tropical storm Linfa lands in E China

2009-06-21 13:24:57 GMT Xinhua English FUZHOU, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Linfa, the third tropical storm for this year, landed in east China's Fujian Province Sunday evening, packing winds at 23 meters per second at its eye.

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Tropical storm Linfa hits Xiamen

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East China braces for strong tropical storm Linfa

2009-06-22 06:09:29 GMT Xinhua English Soldiers help fasten fishing boats in Zhangzhou, east China's Fujian province, as the China's southeast coast braces for tropical storm Linfa on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

Tropical storm Linfa lands in E China

2009-06-22 06:06:00 GMT Xinhua English Linfa, the third tropical storm this year, landed at Dongshi Town, Jinjiang City on June 21.

Southeast China prepares for tropical storm Linfa

2009-06-21 23:56:50 GMT Xinhua English Linfa has upgraded to strong tropical storm on June 20, and an emergency alarm was issued by the provincial weather bureau.