People brave the elements as waves crash on a beach in Qingdao, East China`s Shandong province, June 26, 2011. Rainstorms and strong winds hit as tropical storm Meari made landfall in Shandong on Saturday night. [Photo/Xinhua]
 

Strong waves brought by tropical storm Meari hit a seawall at a scenic spot in Qingdao, East China`s Shandong province, June 26, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Visitors look on as strong waves brought by tropical storm Meari hit a seawall at a scenic spot in Qingdao, East China`s Shandong province, June 26, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]
 

A woman stands on a footpath as a strong wave brought by tropical storm Meari sends water into the air in Qingdao, East China`s Shandong province, June 26, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]