In an unprecedented event, Typhoon Bebinca, the 13th typhoon of this year, struck Shanghai at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, marking the strongest typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland’s financial hub since Typhoon Gloria in 1949.
Packing maximum wind speeds near its center of around 151 kilometers per hour, Bebinca unleashed its fury upon the city, disrupting daily life and prompting authorities to issue severe weather warnings. Residents braced for impact as torrential rain and powerful gusts swept through the metropolis.
Classified as a severe tropical storm, Bebinca is projected to move northwest at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour, gradually decreasing in intensity. The China Meteorological Administration forecasts that the storm will bring torrential rainstorms to Shanghai and neighboring eastern provinces, including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
Emergency services have been mobilized across the affected regions, with local governments urging citizens to stay indoors and take necessary precautions. Transportation networks have experienced significant disruptions, with numerous flights and trains delayed or canceled.
The arrival of Typhoon Bebinca underscores the importance of disaster preparedness in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather events. As Shanghai and its neighboring provinces navigate the aftermath, efforts are underway to ensure public safety and restore normalcy as swiftly as possible.
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