T.S. Meari on June 25, 2011 (Japan Meteorological Agency image).

Saturday, Tropical Storm Meari and the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Haima were located just east of Shanghai, China, and over northern Vietnam, respectively.

Meari begun to weaken as it encountered cooler waters and less favorable wind shear. The storm, however, brought flooding rainfall to northern and eastern parts of the Philippines Thursday and Friday then farther north across Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands Friday night into Saturday. Ambulong, in the northern Philippines, recorded more than 10 inches of rain since Wednesday. Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan recorded more than 4 inches of rain along with wind gusts near 40 mph.

More than 70,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to recent flooding in the Philippines. At least 15 people have been reported missing since the storm hit the area.

Over 50 flights have been canceled out of Manila due to the unsettled weather. Several ports have also been closed due to heavy rain, strong winds and high seas associated with the storm.

Forecast tools available to AccuWeather.com meteorologists show that Meari will continue to track essentially northward before making landfall near the border of China and North Korea on Sunday where it will cause gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, Haima has become a remnant low pressure after making landfall in Vietnam. Thanh Hoa received more than 10 inches of rain over the past couple of days due to this storm.

Haima also brought heavy rainfall to southern China, including Hainan, over the past couple of days. Tung Fang, in western Hainan, recorded more than 5 inches of rain during this time.

The heavy rainfall across the region has resulted widespread flooding. Reports indicate that at least seven people have been killed in northern Vietnam from this storm and more remain missing. More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from their homes; meanwhile, at least 900 homes have been destroyed. Heavy rain is expected over the next several days across Indochina as the remnant low weakens.

For a human perspective on the flooding, read Filipinos Take Flooding Worries to Twitter.