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Typhoon Bebinca Update
Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort on Sunday as it braced for Typhoon Bebinca, in what could be the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Chinese financial hub since 1949.
The Category 1 typhoon, packing maximum sustained wind speeds near its centre of around 144 kph(89 mph), was about 400 km southeast of Shanghai as of 5:00 p.m. (0900 GMT). It is expected to make landfall along China's eastern coast after midnight on Monday.
The China Meteorological Administration issued typhoon red alert on Sunday afternoon, warning of gales and heavy rainfalls in eastern China.
The strongest storm to make landfall in Shanghai in recent decades was Typhoon Gloria in 1949, which tore through the city with gusts of 144 kph. Shanghai was last threatened by a direct hit in 2022 by the powerful Typhoon Muifa, which instead landed 300 km away in the city of Zhoushan, in Zhejiang province.
Shanghai is typically spared the strong typhoons that hit further south in China, including Yagi, a destructive Category 4 storm that roared past southern Hainan province last week. But Shanghai and neighbouring provinces are taking no chances with Category 1 Bebinca.
All flights will be cancelled at Shanghai's two airports from 8 p.m. local time on Sunday, and the operator, the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co said it will announce adjustments depending on typhoon's impact.
The Shanghai railway station has also suspended some services to ensure passenger safety, and the Shenzhen government said trains to and from Shanghai will be halted.
Resorts in Shanghai, including Shanghai Disney Resort, Jinjiang Amusement Park and Shanghai Wild Animal Park, have been temporarily closed while most ferries have been halted to and from Chongming Island - China's third-biggest island known as "the gateway to the Yangtze River".
In Zhejiang, ships have been recalled while several parks in the provincial capital Hangzhou announced closures.
Bebinca's arrival will coincide with the Mid-Autumn festival, a nationwide three-day holiday when many Chinese travel or engage in outdoor activities.
China's Ministry of Water Resources on Saturday issued a Level-IV emergency response - the lowest level in China's four-tier emergency response system - for potential flooding in Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.Source: Reuters
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-braces-direct-hit-typhoon-bebinca-2024-09-15/
Safety tips
1.) Stay Updated:
Keep track of weather reports and extreme weather warnings through TV, radio, official WeChat accounts, or SMS notifications. Be cautious of high-altitude risks when going outside.
2.) Prevent Water Damage:
Close all windows, doors, and air conditioning gaps. Ensure that balcony and terrace drains remain unobstructed to avoid water damage.
3.) Avoid Falling Objects:
Check and secure outdoor air conditioners, bring in hanging objects, and remove any flower pots or items from balconies.
4.) Emergency Repairs:
For urgent repair issues related to property maintenance, call the 962121 hotline or report through the “Shanghai Property上海物业” Mini-Program.
Source: Global Times | Any Shanghai
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202409/1319834.shtml
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