Typhoon leaves at least 32 dead

AT least 32 people were killed, five missing and 116 injured as Typhoon Dujuan slammed into southern China, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The powerful storm pounded Guangdong province with gale force winds and torrential rains, touching down in Gangkou town at around 7.50pm (11.50am Irish time) on Tuesday, the Xinhua news agency said.

It swept through several cities in Guangdong, including the capital Guangzhou as well as the economic boom town Shenzhen, and the cities of Shantou and Shanwei, destroying thousands of houses.