Shanghai, China, was brought to a standstill on Monday as Typhoon Bebinca made landfall, marking the strongest typhoon to directly hit the city in more than seven decades. With top wind speeds reaching 130 kilometers per hour (80 mph), the equivalent of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane, the storm caused widespread disruptions during a national holiday.
The China Meteorological Administration issued a red typhoon warning, the most severe alert, cautioning residents about gale force winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal floods in eastern China. The powerful storm led to the suspension of flights, trains, and highways, affecting travel plans for many during the Mid-Autumn festival.
