Coastal cities and government departments in the southern province of Guangdong are on high alert and preparing for possible disasters caused by Typhoon Haima.

Haima, the 22nd typhoon to hit China this year, is expected to slam into coastal areas between Zhuhai at the mouth of the Pearl River and Shanwei in the eastern part of the province on Friday noon.

Haima, which will be accompanied by raging winds, is expected to wreak havoc in the southern Chinese region on Friday and Saturday.