Typhoon Pulasan Makes Second Landfall in China, Weakens as It Moves Inland
China braced for the impact of Typhoon Pulasan as it made its second landfall on Thursday evening. Pulasan, the 14th typhoon of the year according to China’s meteorological authorities, struck the Fengxian District of Shanghai at approximately 9:45 p.m., bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
Prior to hitting Shanghai, Pulasan first made landfall earlier the same day in Zhejiang Province. The typhoon carried maximum wind speeds of up to 23 meters per second near its center, as reported by the Shanghai municipal meteorological observatory.
Pulasan is the second typhoon to affect east China this year, following Typhoon Bebinca—the 13th typhoon of the year—which made landfall in Shanghai’s Lingang area of Pudong District on Monday. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take precautions against potential floods and landslides as heavy rainfall continues.
Local authorities have mobilized emergency response teams to ensure the safety of communities in the typhoon’s path. Transportation services have been adjusted, with some flights and train services delayed or canceled to mitigate risks.
The Zhejiang meteorological observatory reported that Pulasan’s intensity is expected to gradually weaken as it moves further inland. Emergency services remain on high alert to address any incidents resulting from the storm.
China’s eastern regions often face typhoons during this season, and authorities remain vigilant in monitoring weather patterns to provide timely warnings and updates to the public.
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