Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea and heads to Japan

At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Chaba battered South Korea with strong winds and heavy rain. 

The southern cities of Busan and Ulsan were worst affected, as well as the resort island of Jeju. 

Transport, schools, factories and the country's main port have been grounded  to  a halt. Footage showed muddy floodwaters rushing through city streets. 

The typhoon is now heading for Japan, where the meteorological agency issued warnings and flights have been cancelled.

Five people are also reported missing in the wake of the storm including a fire fighter in Ulsan who was helping with rescue efforts.

BBC