Shanghai on red alert as Typhoon Bebinca makes landfall, strongest in decades – Times of India
Typhoon Bebinca struck Shanghai early Monday, as reported by Chinese state media. The city is under a red alert due to the severe weather conditions, including powerful winds and heavy rainfall.The typhoon made landfall in Shanghai, a metropolis with a population of almost 25 million, at approximately 7.30 am. local time (2330 GMT). The powerful storm system brought fierce winds, with maximum sustained speeds of 151 kilometers per hour (94 miles per hour) near its center.Meteorologists say that Typhoon Bebinca could be the strongest to hit Shanghai since 1949.In response to the typhoon, Shanghai authorities have taken precautionary measures. Coastal residents in certain areas have been evacuated to safer locations. Additionally, numerous air travelers have been impacted by the cancellation...