 Saomai was the third in a series of deadly storms that struck China in the summer of 2006, after Tropical Storm Bilis in July killed over 600 people and Typhoon Prapiroon killed around 80 people in early August.It was also the sixth tropical cyclone of the year to strike the country.While moving ashore in Zhejiang province, Saomai produced high waves, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall.