Typhoon Bavi is expected to bring torrential rain, destructive winds and coastal flooding to Taiwan before making landfall in China's Fujian province.

By Joe Cash BEIJING, July 7 (Reuters) - Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph) overturned cars and ripped roofs from buildings,

China has allocated millions in relief funding for disaster-hit areas after severe storms and a deadly landslide

Heavy rains have left five people dead in northern China, while a tropical storm has toppled tree and submerged cars in the south, according to state media.

By Nicoco Chan, Ethan Wang and Xiuhao Chen SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) - The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi,

Southern Guangxi was hit by heavy rain and severe flooding from Typhoon Maysak, while central Hubei faced sudden thunderstorms and destructive winds.

China's president calls for "all out" rescue efforts after storms kill at least 17 people and force the evacuation of tens of thousands.