Typhoon Kong-rey's Path: Impact on China's East Coast

Typhoon Kong-rey weakened to a tropical storm, impacting China's east coast with heavy rain and winds. Previously, it caused damage in Taiwan, killing two and injuring over 500. The storm's current trajectory threatens Shanghai and Zhejiang province, prompting ferry suspensions and flood warnings in affected regions.

Typhoon Kong-rey, which weakened to a tropical storm overnight, is forecast to slam China's east coast with heavy rain and powerful winds on Friday, impacting major cities including Shanghai.

The storm, after hitting Taiwan where it led to two fatalities and over 500 injuries, is tracking northeastward, with potential landfall expected in Zhejiang province later today. The trajectory could cause Kong-rey to veer back to the sea, raising concerns in coastal areas.

Zhejiang and Fujian provinces have suspended multiple ferry operations in anticipation of the storm. In Taiwan, the aftermath saw a return to normalcy with the resumption of public services, albeit with continued light rains. The volatile weather comes on the heels of Tropical Storm Trami's devastation in the Philippines and Hainan, China, just a week prior.

(With inputs from agencies.)