East China's Fujian halts ferry services due to typhoon-triggered storms

FUZHOU, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- East China's Fujian Province has announced the suspension of most of its passenger ferry services due to storms triggered by Krathon, the 18th typhoon of this year, said local maritime authorities.

Currently, 73 out of 74 ferry routes across the province have been halted, with only one route remaining open to evacuate tourists from Gulangyu Island. When the wind force reaches grade-6,