Rescuers search for survivors amongst collapsed buildings after a landslide in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong province, Sunday Dec. 20, 2015. The landslide collapsed and buried buildings at and around an industrial park in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Sunday authorities reported. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT
The official Xinhua News Agency said a landslide had buried 33 buildings in Shenzhen’s Hengtaiyu industrial park, in the city’s northwestern Guangming New District, a major manufacturing center in Guangdong province across the border from Hong Kong.
AP reported that at least 91 people were missing by Monday, however no deaths were reported.
The official China Central Television (CCTV) broadcaster reported that a nearby section of China’s major West-East natural gas pipeline had exploded.
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Rescuers search for survivors amongst collapsed buildings after a landslide in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong province, Sunday Dec. 20, 2015. The landslide collapsed and buried buildings at and around an industrial park in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Sunday authorities reported. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT
Firefighters use flashlights to search for survivors among the rubble of collapsed buildings after a landslide hit an industrial park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China December 20, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Furniture is pictured among the debris of collapsed buildings after a landslide hit an industrial park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China December 20, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Firefighters search for survivors among the debris of collapsed buildings after a landslide hit an industrial park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China December 20, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Damaged buildings are seen as rescuers search for survivors after a landslide hit an industrial park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China December 20, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Rescuers look for survivors after a landslide hit an industrial park in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province (AFP Photo/STR)
Passengers queue to register at an airline counter as Typhoon Usagi approaches at Hong Kong airport on Sept. 22, 2013. (AFP/Getty Images)
Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China on Sunday evening.
Nanfang Daily reported that the typhoon made a landfall at 7:40 p.m. yesterday in Shanwei city, in Guangdong provinceafter veered away from Hong Kong at the last minute.
Australia Network News reported that at least twenty-five people were killed on the China’s southern coast, including thirteen in Shanwei which is in the eastern fringes of Guangdong province.
The typhoon brings very strong wind, storm surge and heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.
Xinhua reported that in Shanwei city, the strong winds blew cars off the road near a gas station and houses were toppled.
Flights to and from Hong Kong and three mainland airports were canceled.
Ferry services around the area were also canceled, while Fujian province suspended shipping between mainland China and Taiwan.
Xinhua reported that intercity trains including the high-speed rail to Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong would remain suspended until Tuesday.
Thousands of people were evacuated from coastal areas and temporary shelters were opened.
Hong Kong delayed the opening of markets, banks and schools.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. said it scrapped morning trading today.
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Strong waves hit the coast of Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Sept. 22, 2013, brought on by the approaching Typhoon Usagi. (AFP/Getty Images)
A motorist tries to get round a fallen tree blocking a road in Shantou, in southern China’s Guangdong province on Sept. 22, 2013, as Typhoon Usagi approaches. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
A woman reacts as a storm surge past a barrier on the shore as Typhoon Usagi approaches Shenzhen, Guangdong province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Stringer)
People react as waves splash on to the road during Typhoon Usagi in Hong Kong September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Tyrone Siu)
Dark clouds hang low over Hong Kong’s Victoria Habour, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
A woman braves strong wind near the waterfront in Hong Kong, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
People watch waves hit the shores as Typhoon Usagi approaches in Shantou, Guangdong province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Stringer)
Visitors take pictures of tidal waves under the influence of Typhoon Usagi in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, September 22, 2013. (REUTERS/Chance Chan)
