Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949

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The normally-bustling financial hub of Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday (Sept 16) as residents sheltered at home to wait out the worst of Typhoon Bebinca.

The Category 1 storm is the most powerful tropical cyclone to directly hit the city in more than seven decades.

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Transcript
00:00The water station I'm at is monitoring the water level in Huangpu River.
00:07We can see the water pool next to the water station.
00:10The water level has been rising since this morning.
00:16The water level is now at 4.5 meters, which means the dam is going to be submerged.
00:24The water level has been rising since this morning.
00:28The police are monitoring the water level in real-time.
00:36The water level is now at 4.5 meters, which means the dam is going to be submerged.
00:55The water level is now at 4.5 meters, which means the dam is going to be submerged.
01:03Beibeijia has been the 11th typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949.
01:06Shanghai is now on the brink of a typhoon and is in its peak stage.
01:10Since September, the county has been quarantining all roads.
01:15A policeman is helping out.
01:18Now I have formed some changes in the rain.
01:20I can also feel that the typhoon is gradually approaching Suzhou.
01:32Now the sea is one wave after another.
01:34One wave is higher than the other.
01:35At the same time, there are some small waves far away under the strong push.
01:39This strong wave can reach 10,000 cubic meters of water every hour.
01:44So after the local government started this emergency strong wave system,
01:47it greatly reduces the risk of urban inundation.

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