Shanghai's airports are gearing up for the impact of Typhoon Bebinca, with authorities announcing the cancellation of over 600 flights scheduled past 8 p.m. local time at Hongqiao and Pudong airports. As the typhoon, located a few hundred kilometers away from the coast, intensifies, the China Meteorological Administration predicts its winds to reach 151 km per hour by Sunday night, classifying it as a formidable storm.
In preparation for the typhoon's arrival, Shanghai has prioritized safety measures, evacuating 9,318 individuals from a district and taking steps like suspending travel on certain bridges and limiting highway usage. Nearby city Zhoushan has also taken precautions, with businesses closing early and public transportation services put on hold as they brace for the impact of Typhoon Bebinca. Authorities have warned about the potential impact of the storm, forecasting significant rainfall, up to 10 inches in some areas along the eastern coast that are expected to bear the brunt of the typhoon's force.