Shanghai and the densely populated eastern coast of China are experiencing significant disruptions as Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit the region since 1949, made landfall early Monday morning.
With winds reaching speeds of up to 151 kilometers per hour (94 miles per hour), the typhoon has caused widespread damage, including fallen trees and transportation shutdowns.
The storm hit during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, prompting many businesses to close and advising the city’s 25 million residents to remain indoors.
Reports indicate numerous incidents related to the typhoon, particularly fallen trees and damage to billboards.
Residents expressed anxiety as they navigated the storm, with some continuing to venture outside despite the hazardous conditions.
All flights at Shanghai’s two main airports have been grounded, and ferry services, along with some train routes, have also been suspended.
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Authorities have evacuated around 9,000 residents from Chongming District, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, as the storm continues its northwest trajectory, threatening additional heavy rain and strong winds in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces.
The impact of Typhoon Bebinca follows another recent storm, Typhoon Yagi, which caused casualties in southern China.
