VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Over 10 streets were flooded in Vladivostok late Monday as typhoon Sanba brought heavy rains to the Russian Far-Eastern city.

More than 100 mm of rain has pounded the city overnight Monday, the highest level this year, according to experts.

The rainfall flooded the streets and caused serious traffic problems. Boats and ferries to the nearby islands were also canceled because of the storm.

The storm also caused mudslide and landslide in the city, affecting rail and highway traffic.

On Tuesday, the typhoon will reach Sakhalin Island, bringing heavy rains and strong gusts. A storm warning has already been issued on Sakhalin, and ferry services between the island and the mainland were suspended.

Sanba emerged on Sept. 10 off the Philippines and before reaching Vladivostok it battered Japan and the Korean Peninsula, leaving dozens homeless and cutting electricity supplies. Enditem

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