China Text-Messages Millions on Typhoon

Iria · Jul 27, 2006, 05:17 PM

Source: ABC News
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SHANGHAI, China Jul 27, 2006 (AP)— With Typhoon Kaemi roaring toward Jinjiang in China's crowded southeast, Dr. Yang was sealing his apartment windows against the pounding rain when his cell phone buzzed to life.

"Typhoon forecast to make land this evening near Jinjiang," said the message, which was sent to millions of mobile phones in the coastal city and surrounding Fujian province. "Please attend to preparations."

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	China Text-Messages Millions on Typhoon Source: ABC News ___________ SHANGHAI, China Jul 27, 2006 (AP)— With Typhoon Kaemi roaring toward Jinjiang in China's crowded southeast, Dr. Yang was sealing his apartment windows against the pounding rain when his cell phone buzzed to life. "Typhoon forecast to make land this evening near Jinjiang," said the message, which was sent to millions of mobile phones in the coastal city and surrounding Fujian province. "Please attend to preparations." Last edited by Iria; Jul 27, 2006 at 05:23 PM.