Super typhoon Mangkhut which is expected to hit Guangdong's coastal area on Sunday afternoon, wreaked havoc in the southern province on Sunday.

According to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, one of the major aviation hubs in China, has cancelled all flights from 12:00 o'clock Sunday to 8:00 am Monday, affecting thousands of passengers.

Meanwhile, Guangdong provincial department of education has suspended all classes in schools and kindergartens on Monday.

The raging storms and heavy rainfall have left many streets in Guangdong's coastal cities flooded, with trees and billboards blown away.

Guangdong provincial government has urged relevant departments and cities in the coastal areas to take every measure to reduce casualties and minimize economic losses.