Shanghai Typhoon

2024 - 9 - 15

When Typhoon Bebinca Strikes, the Whole World Stops... Well, at Least Shanghai!

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Flights, trains, and more come to a halt as Shanghai prepares for Typhoon Bebinca!

As Shanghai braces for a direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca, the stakes couldn't be higher. The China Meteorological Administration has issued a red alert, warning residents of potential gales and heavy rainfall. With the strongest storm poised to impact the city since 1949, anxious residents are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. The looming storm has not only heightened fears of flooding and disruptions but has also stirred a blend of camaraderie among locals, all ready to weather the storm together.

In anticipation of the fierce weather, Shanghai's transportation systems are shutting down in a preemptive strike. All flights at Shanghai's two main airports, Hongqiao and Pudong, have been grounded with hundreds of cancellations lining up, affecting not just local passengers but travelers from around Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore. This comprehensive shutdown signifies how seriously the government takes the typhoon's potential impact, showcasing the effectiveness of emergency management in one of the world's busiest cities.

Among the chaos, travelers from Singapore are specifically feeling the heat, as eleven flights scheduled to reach Shanghai from Changi Airport have been nixed as airlines scramble to rebook and reschedule the affected passengers. The ripple effect of Bebinca is felt far and wide, proving that when nature calls, global travel schedules can come to a sudden halt. It’s not just a storm; it’s a reminder of the fragile orchestration of travel in our interconnected world.

As Shanghai hunkers down and prepares for the worst, let’s take a moment to appreciate the immense power of nature and its effects on daily life. Did you know that the most powerful typhoon to hit Shanghai, Typhoon Nina, in 1975 resulted in widespread devastation? And perhaps more whimsically, the phrase ‘Typhoon Babe’ was once coined by the locals to describe the strong storms, blending fear with a dash of humor. It seems when nature throws a tantrum, we can’t help but throw in some laughable nicknames to lighten the mood!

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Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca (Reuters)

The China Meteorological Administration issued typhoon red alert on Sunday afternoon, warning of gales and heavy rainfalls in eastern China. The strongest storm ...

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Shanghai shuts flights, halts train services as Typhoon Bebinca ... (Aljazeera.com)

Shanghai shuts air, sea and major ground transport as it prepares for what could be its strongest storm since 1949.

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Flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon (The Japan Times)

All flights at Shanghai's two main airports were cancelled on Sunday as authorities in the Chinese mega-city prepared for a strong typhoon bringing high ...

Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near (The Associated Press)

Flights past 8 p.m. local time will be canceled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports in the city, airport officials said in a statement, affecting more than 600 ...

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Eight flights from HK to Shanghai canceled as Typhoon Bebinca nears (Hong Kong Standard)

All of the flights from Hong Kong departing for Shanghai after 5 pm on Sunday have been canceled, while some from Shanghai traveling to the ...

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11 flights from Singapore to China affected as Typhoon Bebinca ... (The Straits Times)

It is understood that affected airlines have informed their passengers on alternative arrangements, said a Changi Airport Group spokesperson. PHOTO: ST FILE.

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All flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon ... (CNA)

In an advisory posted on its website, SIA said four flights to and from Shanghai Pudong Airport on Sunday and Monday have been cancelled due to weather ...

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Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca (Voice of America)

Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort on Sunday as it braced for Typhoon Bebinca, ...

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Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near (ABC News)

Flights past 8 p.m. local time will be canceled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports in the city, airport officials said in a statement, affecting more than 600 ...

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Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since ... (Reuters)

SHANGHAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday morning as a Category 1 storm, the most powerful tropical cyclone to ...

Typhoon Bebinca tracking westward in the East China Sea early ... (Crisis24)

Forecast models indicate the system will make landfall in Shanghai over the coming hours. After landfall, Bebinca is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm as ...

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Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since ... (The Straits Times)

Shanghai was last threatened by a direct hit in 2022 by the powerful Typhoon Muifa. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Shanghai slammed by biggest typhoon to hit city since 1949 (The Japan Times)

Typhoon Bebinca — known as Beibijia in China — crossed the coast in the Yangtze River Delta region at around 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, according to state ...

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Typhoon Bebinca hits Shanghai, strongest storm since 1949 (Aljazeera.com)

Shanghai's 25 million people advised to stay at home as Bebinca pounds city with heavy rain and strong winds.

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Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon in over 70 years as Bebinca ... (FRANCE 24)

Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit Shanghai in 70 years, made landfall Monday, state media reported. Flights were canceled, highways closed, ...

Typhoon Bebinca makes landfall in Shanghai; largest to hit city in 75 ... (ICIS)

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Typhoon Bebinca made landfall early Monday in China's financial hub of Shanghai, bringing strong winds and torrential areas to the region.

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Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since ... (CNA)

SHANGHAI: Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday (Sep 16) morning as a Category 1 storm, the most powerful tropical cyclone to directly hit the ...

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Shanghai slammed by what China says is the city's strongest storm ... (CNN)

Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday by what authorities say was the strongest typhoon to directly hit the Chinese financial hub in more than ...

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Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon in 75 years (BBC News)

Typhoon Bebinca hit at about 7:30 local time (23:30 GMT) on Monday in the coastal area of Lingang New City in Shanghai's east, the China Meteorological ...

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Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon since 1949 (WNIJ and WNIU)

More than 414000 people had been evacuated ahead of the powerful winds and torrential rain from Typhoon Bebinca. Schools were closed and people were advised ...

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Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon since 1949 (NPR)

More than 414000 people had been evacuated ahead of the powerful winds and torrential rain from Typhoon Bebinca. Schools were closed and people were advised ...

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Flights, Trains Canceled as Typhoon Bebinca Slams Into Shanghai ... (Caixin Global)

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in the city's Pudong district around 7:30 a.m., bringing gales of up to 151 kph (94 mph) near its eye, the China Meteorological ...

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