Chinese government officials have confirmed that Typhoon Meranti has killed at least 10 people and left at least six people missing as it cooled on Friday.

Seven of the confirmed casualties were reportedly from Fujian, and three were from Zhejiang.

Initial efforts to get information about the fatalities were prevented by the heavy rains. Information only started flowing after the heavy storm cooled down.

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Families that had fled from the rain could be seen returning to what was left of their homes after the rains.

Chinese meteorological authorities say the Typhoon Meranti is the strongest to have ever hit the China coast since 1949.

The storm caused damages worth millions with the transport sector being greatly affected by the whole massacre.

The rain caused a massive blackout in Fujian with over 1.5 million homes staying in the dark during the whole incident.

Airlines canceled flights and railway transportation was suspended during the storm. Ferry services between Xiamen and Kinmen Island were also suspended.  

China Meteorological Administration said that though the Typhoon Meranti had weakened, heavy rains should be expected.

A video posted online showed that Typhoon Malakas is fast approaching Taiwan. It is expected to hit the Island on Saturday.

In Taiwan, the Typhoon Meranti also killed one person and injured 38 others.

Typhoons are a common occurence at this time of year in the Pacific region.

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