Danas lashes Zhejiang coast with strong winds, heavy rain

Transport suspended as downgraded typhoon makes landfall on mainland

Extensive emergency measures were in place Tuesday as Typhoon Danas approached the coast of eastern China, prompting mass evacuations, transport suspensions and port closures.

The fourth typhoon of the year, Danas made landfall on the Chinese mainland in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, at 9:25 pm on Tuesday, according to the National Meteorological Center.

The center said wind speeds in coastal areas can be expected to reach as much as 117 kilometers per hour. After making landfall, Danas is expected to move westward and gradually weaken.