Typhoon Bebinca Strikes Shanghai, Causing Major Disruptions
The strongest typhoon since 1949 has led to evacuations, power outages, and flight cancellations in Shanghai.
- Over 414,000 people were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Bebinca's landfall in Shanghai.
- The typhoon brought winds of up to 151 kph (94 mph) and torrential rains, flooding roads and uprooting trees.
- Two people in Jiangsu province were electrocuted by a falling high-voltage power line, marking the first reported fatalities.
- More than 1,400 flights were canceled at Shanghai's airports, and public transportation services were suspended.
- The storm weakened as it moved inland, but heavy rains are expected to continue in several provinces through Wednesday.