China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a red alert for Typhoon Bebinca at 18:00 on Sunday, warning of strong winds and heavy rainfall in the country's eastern regions.
Typhoon Bebinca, the 13th typhoon of the year, is forecast to make landfall along the coast from Zhoushan City in Zhejiang Province to Qidong City in Jiangsu Province on Monday morning.
The center reported a high probability of the typhoon making landfall as a severe storm in coastal areas from Pinghu City in Zhejiang to Shanghai's Pudong New Area.
Sanjiangkou in Ningbo City of Zhejiang is located at the confluence of three rivers -- the Yongjiang, Fenghua, and Yaojiang -- and serves as the core urban area of Ningbo.
Due to the impact of Typhoon Bebinca, river water levels are higher than usual. By Sunday night, the water level at Sanjiangkou is forecast to reach its highest point this year. Consequently, over 50 kilometers of flood barriers have been erected along the riverbanks.
Meanwhile, river ships have promptly implemented sailing suspensions ahead of the typhoon. All 27 major passenger ferry routes in Ningbo have been suspended.
According to predictions, Typhoon Bebinca could become the strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai in decades.
A seaside hotel at Nanhuizui Sea View Park, the easternmost point of Pudong, has ceased operations, and all personnel have been evacuated.
Additionally, construction sites in the Lingang New Area in southeast Shanghai have suspended work, and all staff have been evacuated as well.
Due to the impact of the typhoon, the operational capacity of both Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports in Shanghai decreased on Sunday. After 20:00, all flights at both airports were canceled.
The scenic spots on Chongming Island in Shanghai have also closed as a precautionary measure due to the typhoon.
China issues red alert for Typhoon Bebinca
