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Typhoon Chan-hom makes ‘landfall’ in eastern China

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Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in eastern China on an island near the city of Ningbo late Saturday afternoon, the government said.

Chan-hom, which the government classified as a "strong" typhoon, landed at Zhujiajian town at around 4:40 pm (0840 GMT), the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said, but gave no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in eastern China on an island near the city of Ningbo late Saturday afternoon, the government said.

Chan-hom, which the government classified as a “strong” typhoon, landed at Zhujiajian town at around 4:40 pm (0840 GMT), the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said, but gave no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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