As Typhoon Doksuri brings strong winds and rain to the Taiwan Strait and neighbouring areas on Thursday, the coastal Chinese city of Shantou joined certain sections of Taiwan in closing schools and offices.

According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, Doksuri deteriorated even more on Thursday, with sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph) and gusts as high as 190 kph (118 mph). Although the typhoon’s centre won’t make landfall on Taiwan’s mainland, its periphery will nevertheless bring heavier gusts and rain on Thursday afternoon.