Shanghai, Sep 16 (V7N) — Typhoon Bebinka, the deadliest typhoon to strike China in 75 years, made landfall on Monday morning, battering the coastal region of Lingang New City, east of Shanghai. The Chinese Meteorological Department confirmed the storm's arrival at approximately 7:30 a.m. local time.

With wind speeds and intensity not seen since 1949, when Typhoon Gloria struck, Bebinka is being hailed as the strongest typhoon to hit China in decades. The storm has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents from the Shanghai metropolitan area, halting nearly all transportation in the region.

Flights at Shanghai’s two main airports were suspended, and all train services within the state were cancelled as part of safety measures. Additionally, highways remain closed, and a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h has been enforced on the city's inner roads. Authorities have urged Shanghai’s 25 million residents to stay indoors until further notice.

The typhoon caused widespread destruction in its wake, uprooting trees, damaging billboards, and forcing the temporary closure of popular entertainment hubs such as the Shanghai Disney Resort and Xinjiang Amusement Park. Ferry services have also been interrupted across the city.

The China Meteorological Administration warns that Typhoon Bebinka could bring further heavy rain and strong winds as it moves northwest, potentially impacting the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui.

Earlier, the storm passed through central and southern parts of Japan and the Philippines, causing significant damage. This month, another storm, Typhoon Yagi, struck southern China's Hainan Island, resulting in devastating floods across Southeast Asia, particularly affecting Vietnam and Myanmar, where hundreds of people have been killed and thousands displaced.

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