Strongest Typhoon Since 1949 Hits Shanghai, Causes Widespread Disruption
Powerful Typhoon Strikes Shanghai
The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since at least 1949 has swept through the region, leading to significant disruptions. *Typhoon Bebinca* made landfall around 7:30 a.m. in the Pudong business district, bringing hurricane-force winds of 94 mph.
Impact on the Community
- More than 414,000 individuals were evacuated before the storm.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled, stranding travelers during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- Rescue teams, including over 60,000 emergency responders, were deployed to assist affected residents.
Roads were flooded, and over 10,000 trees were either uprooted or damaged. One report confirmed that an elderly man was injured by a falling tree on Chongming Island. The storm has also affected nearby provinces, echoing the destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi earlier this month, which resulted in fatalities across Southeast Asia.
Looking Ahead
Weather authorities predict that up to 12 inches of additional rainfall may occur in Shanghai and surrounding regions from Monday to Wednesday. As the storm weakens, clean-up efforts are underway.
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