Typhoon Hato landed at noon Wednesday in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, bringing gales of 45 meters per second at its eye, according to local meteorological authorities. /Xinhua Photo

As the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions, have issued the highest storm warning, signal No. 10, the first since 2012. /Xinhua Photo

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, ferry services suspended and a flood warning is in place in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. /China News Service Photo

Businesses and schools are closed for the day in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Here, locals are watching big tides at bank. /China News Service Photo

In Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, passengers line up to refund their train tickets as trains are cancelled due to the typhoon. /Xinhua Photo

Boats sheltered at a harbor in Hainan Province to avoid further damage. /Xinhua Photo