Tropical storm hits south China, 38 fishermen rescued: report

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BEIJING (AFP) — A severe tropical storm lashed southern China on Saturday bringing gale-force winds, as authorities reported the rescue of 38 fishermen who sheltered in reefs as the typhoon approached, state media said.

Typhoon Neoguri brought more than 260 millimetres (10 inches) of rain per hour as it hit Guangdong province after crossing Hainan island the night before, Xinhua news agency reported.

The storm caused transport chaos in neighbouring Hong Kong and Macau as ferry services and flights were cancelled or delayed.

Ferries between Macau and Hong Kong were halted after the former Portuguese colony raised the number eight gale signal in the afternoon, Hong Kong radio RTHK reported. Gusts of up to 162 kilometres (100 miles) an hour were recorded in...