Russians trapped on China island over Kompasu storm feel safe

The diplomat said the Chinese authorities provide six Muscovites with food and accommodation. There is no threat to their health and security. The issue of visa prolongation for the Russians and new plane tickets is being resolved.

Six Russians together with 240 Chinese tourists arrived on the Nanji Island on a sightseeing tour on Friday and planned to return to the mainland on the same day, but ship services were cut off as Kompasu triggered heavy winds on the sea.

Torrential rains that were brought by the tropical storm moving from the East China Sea hit practically the whole East China.

Weather forecasters say tropical rains will continue until Friday and in some regions gust winds will reach up to 32 meters per second and may bring rainfall of 300 mm.

It is expected that after the storm subsides supposedly on September 3 all tourists will be evacuated to the mainland.