Typhoon Co-may Makes Landfall in Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may made landfall in Fengxian district at 4.40pm today, according to the Shanghai Meteorological Center.

Currently classified as a tropical storm, it was Co-may’s second landfall, having initially come ashore on Zhujiajian Island in Zhejiang Province at 4.30am this morning.

We can expect winds of 23-28 m/s and heavy rainfall of over 100 millimeters across the city, with the worst affected areas predicted to see up to 150-200 mm.

Several warnings have been issued, including yellow lightning and typhoon alerts, and a blue high tide alert for the Huangpu River.

The storm is predicted to then pass into Jiangsu Province, with conditions in Shanghai easing by the early hours of tomorrow morning.

READ MORE: How to Track Typhoons Hitting China on WeChat and Web

All of which has led to some dramatic scenes across the city…

Lovely day for some Bund sightseeing

Suzhou Creek looks about ready to burst its banks

Suzhou Creek

As for transport…

Metro: Running as usual, but with some trains operating at reduced speeds.

Roads: A speed limit of 60 km/h has been enforced on all expressways.

Airports: Both Pudong and Hongqiao are experiencing disruptions, with roughly 30% of flights canceled or rescheduled. Be sure to check in with your airline for the latest updates.

Trains: Speed limits imposed on several high-speed rail lines, including those connecting Shanghai with Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Suzhou. Some trains temporarily suspended. Once again, check in for the latest updates.

Ferries: Suspended.

Residents are advised to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain and strong winds.

If venturing out is essential, plan your route in advance, stay updated on traffic conditions, and drive with extra caution—keeping a safe distance from other vehicles.

Tsunami!

If all that was not enough excitement for you, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a tsunami yellow alert following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula this morning.

Waves reaching between 30-100 cm are expected along China’s east coast… including Shanghai.

All of which begs the question… who woke the kraken?

Follow our WeChat official account, ThatsShanghai, for all the latest updates.

[Cover image by Flickr]