[1/3] An aerial view shows flooded streets on the outskirts of Fuzhou, after heavy rains brought by typhoon Haikui in Fujian province, China September 5, 2023. cnsphoto via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Intense rain from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui lashed southeastern China early on Wednesday, causing flooding and forcing cities in Fujian province to halt subways, shut schools and evacuate residents.
The precipitation was heavier than the impact of Typhoon Doksuri, which ripped through Fujian in late July causing floods and $2 billion in direct economic losses, state media reported.
Fuzhou closed subway lines and suspended trains while schools were shut for a second day.
Elsewhere in Fujian, six other cities including Putian and Quanzhou were flagged at risk of flash floods and landslides.
Typhoon Haikui lost strength after making landfall in Fujian early on Tuesday and was downgraded to a tropical storm.
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