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Typhoon Talim to Descend on Russia's Primorsky Territory Monday

© REUTERS / StringerPeople stand beside a big wave on a waterfront as Typhoon Talim approaches in Wenling, Zhejiang province, China September 14, 2017
People stand beside a big wave on a waterfront as Typhoon Talim approaches in Wenling, Zhejiang province, China September 14, 2017 - Sputnik International
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According to Russia's emergency services, Primorsky Territory in the Russian Far East will experience heavy rainfall and high winds as typhoon Talim reaches the country's Pacific coast.

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) Russia's Primorsky Territory in the country's Far East will experience heavy rainfall and high winds as typhoon Talim makes its way to the Russian coast, heading from Japan, a local office of the Ministry of Emergencies warned Sunday.

"The east of Primorsky territory.. will experience rains, heavy in some areas… during the daytime on September 18 and the night of September 19, due to typhoon Talim. The wind on the eastern coast will speed up to 17-22 meters per second (38-49 mph)," the Ministry said.

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