Typhoon Wipha has toppled trees and caused major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west off the country’s southern coast.

Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday (July 20) as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 103 miles (167 kilometres) per hour, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights.

Hong Kong was battered by strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha skirted along China's southern coast, with fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding spotted across the city.Wipha also brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines,