Typhoon Bebinca, the 13th storm of the year, slammed into Shanghai at 7:30 a.m. Monday with winds roaring at 151 km/h—making it the most powerful typhoon to hit China's financial capital since 1949! 💨 According to state media Xinhua, it's even stronger than 1949's Typhoon Gloria, proving nature’s fury is rewriting history books in the digital age. 📚
Classified as a severe tropical storm, Bebinca is now racing northwest at 25 km/h but is expected to weaken. However, the China Meteorological Administration warns of torrential rains across Shanghai and neighboring provinces like Zhejiang and Jiangsu. 🌧️ Schools, flights, and public transit faced disruptions as authorities urged residents to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas.
🔍 Why it matters: With Shanghai’s skyscrapers swaying and streets flooding, this storm tests the city’s climate resilience. Experts link the intensity to warming ocean temperatures—a trend sparking debates about preparedness for extreme weather. Stay safe, stay dry, and keep those umbrellas handy! ☔
