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Typhoon Bebinca Hits Shanghai, Strongest Storm in 75 Years

The powerful typhoon has caused significant disruptions, with over 400,000 evacuated and major transport services halted.

  • Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai early Monday morning with wind speeds of up to 151 km/h.
  • Authorities have evacuated more than 400,000 people, including 9,000 from Chongming Island.
  • All flights at Shanghai's two main airports were grounded, and train services and highways were closed.
  • The storm has uprooted over 10,000 trees, caused power outages for 30,000 households, and led to significant urban flooding.
  • Rescue and clean-up operations are underway, with tens of thousands of emergency personnel deployed across the city.
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