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Shanghai: Worst typhoon in 75 years

Episode 240918 / 18 Sep 2024

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The story

On Monday, Shanghai was hit by Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest since 1949, with wind speeds of over 150km reported.

25 million people were advised to stay at home and 400,000 people were evacuated by Chinese authorities.

Shanghai is now fixing the damage – over 1,800 trees have blown down and 30,000 homes have lost power.

News headlines

Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca
Reuters

People Cling To Trees As Typhoon Slams Into Shanghai
The Weather Channel

Shanghai mops up as Typhoon Bebinca reaches eastern China's Jiangsu province
South China Morning Post

Key words and phrases

braces for
prepares for something bad

  • He could see the other car coming and was bracing for the impact.

slams into
to collide forcefully

  • The train slammed into the barrier after the brakes failed.

mop up
clean up a liquid

  • Why did you have to drop that bottle? Now I've got to mop up!

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