Typhoon Kong-rey, the 21st typhoon of 2024, is roaring toward East Asia with a dual threat: heavy rains and travel chaos. The storm is set to slam the island of Taiwan on Thursday before veering northeast toward the Chinese mainland, targeting coastal areas like Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fujian. According to the China Meteorological Administration, this could be Shanghai’s heaviest November rainfall since 1981—with up to 180 millimeters predicted!
In Taiwan, the storm has already unleashed chaos. The island’s meteorological agency issued urgent warnings for Yilan and Hualien counties, where mountainous regions could see over 900 millimeters of rain in 24 hours—enough to flood streets and disrupt daily life . Videos of crashing waves in Yilan County have gone viral, showcasing the typhoon’s raw power.
Travelers, take note : Major airlines have canceled or delayed international flights to and from Taiwan. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as the storm intensifies.
Next up? The typhoon’s path toward the Chinese mainland’s eastern coast could spell trouble for cities like Shanghai, where emergency teams are prepping for flash floods and transportation delays. Stay tuned for updates—and stay safe!
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—with up to 180 millimeters predicted!
. Videos of crashing waves in Yilan County have gone viral, showcasing the typhoon’s raw power.
: Major airlines have canceled or delayed international flights to and from Taiwan. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as the storm intensifies.
