Torrential rains from tropical storm Danas caused flash floods and landslides across China even as large parts of the country continued to reel from floods and heatwaves.

Danas, downgraded from a typhoon after killing at least two people in Taiwan, made landfall on China’s eastern coast early on Wednesday, unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds across the provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian.

Packing winds of around 80kmph at its centre, Danas prompted authorities to shut schools, cancel over 100 ferry services, and warn residents along the southern coast to stay indoors.

State broadcaster CCTV reported that some areas could get up to 300mm of rain, increasing the risk of flash floods in port cities like Fuzhou and Xiamen.