Typhoon Wipha has wreaked havoc in Hong Kong and southern China, canceling over 400 flights and forcing hundreds into shelters. The storm made landfall in Taishan city, Guangdong province, around 6:00pm (local time) after staying offshore for most of the day. It weakened to a severe tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 108 kph (108km/h).

The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.