'Typhoon Pulasan': Second typhoon hits Shanghai days after a historic storm
Friday, 20 September 2024 Shanghai was hit by major flooding on Friday as Typhoon Pulasan made landfall in the Fengxian district with wind speeds of 83 km/h. This came just after the city was recovering from Typhoon Bebinca. Heavy rain persisted into Friday morning, but no severe damage or injuries were reported. By 11am, many flooded areas had been cleared.
Transport was disrupted and tens of thousands of people were left without power after Typhoon Bebinca hit Shanghai's eastern coastal area. It was the strongest storm to hit the Chinese megacity since..
Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai with strong winds and torrential rains, forcing flights to be cancelled and highways to close. It is the strongest storm to hit the Chinese city in over 70 years.
Friday, 20 September 2024
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