Eastern China is racing against time to prepare for Typhoon Bebinca, expected to unleash heavy rains and potential chaos along the coast this week. Authorities have recalled ships to ports 🚢 and intensified monitoring for flash floods and landslides as the storm nears.
The typhoon is predicted to make landfall between Taizhou, Zhejiang, and Qidong, Jiangsu, from Sunday night into Monday morning, with the Ministry of Emergency Management warning of \"tremendous rainfall\" and risks of geological disasters. Coastal cities are activating emergency protocols, urging residents to secure homes and avoid flood-prone areas.
\"Safety is our priority,\" a ministry spokesperson said, highlighting round-the-clock monitoring efforts. Local governments are distributing sandbags, reinforcing riverbanks, and setting up temporary shelters 🌧️.
With Bebinca being the latest in a series of summer storms, climate experts urge vigilance as extreme weather patterns intensify globally. Stay tuned for updates!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com