Qiongzhou Strait closed due to Typhoon Noru

(ECNS) -- Affected by typhoon Noru, all ro-ro passenger ships across the Qiongzhou Strait were suspended from 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Xiuying Port in Haikou took measures to prevent wind damage.

So far, more than 18,000 fishing boats in Hainan have safely returned to shelter.