Typhoon Morakot Heads For China

In preparation for what is described as the worst typhoon in 50 years, over one million Chinese citizens have been evacuated from the southern coast of China to inland towns.

In an effort to prevent the destruction of their fishing boats locals have transported over 40,000 boats to inland shelters.

China's provincial government has sent more than 8 million text messages to residents with cell phones warning them of the typhoon's approach.

So far, Typhoon Morakot has also contributed to heavy rains in the Philippines, where at least 15 people were killed in flooding and landslides in the northern counties.

Taiwan was severely hit as Morkot crossed the island. The flooding in Taiwan was the worst to hit some of the southern counties in more than 50 years. More than 40 people were reported missing and one person killed.

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