Shanghai Faces Heaviest November Rain Since 1981: Typhoon Alert!
On October 31 at 9 a.m., the Shanghai Meteorological Center issued a blue alert for Typhoon Kong-rey. As the 21st typhoon of the year combines forces with a strong cold front, the city is preparing for gusts of up to 8–9 on land and 9–10 in coastal areas from tonight until early November 2. Precautions are advised for potential impacts on high-altitude operations, travel, and agricultural facilities.
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Shanghai Weather Update: Rain Intensifies and Winds Pick Up
As Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, Shanghai is experiencing showers, expected to continue throughout the day. Rain and wind will intensify by evening, with heavy showers overnight and into tomorrow. Total rainfall could range from heavy to torrential (120–180 mm), with southeastern Shanghai possibly receiving up to 220–280 mm. This event may mark Shanghai's heaviest November rainfall since 1981.
The heavy rain is expected to persist until early Saturday, November 2, with the most intense downpours occurring overnight on October 31 and throughout Friday. Winds will strengthen tonight and start subsiding by Saturday, as temperatures drop to a high of just 20°C on Friday and Saturday. Calm conditions are expected to return on Sunday, with temperatures rebounding to 23°C.
Next week will bring mostly cloudy weather with a noticeable temperature drop as a cold front moves southward. Residents should stay alert to weather updates.
Essential Precautions
Residents are encouraged to stock up on drinking water and food ahead of the typhoon's impact. During the storm, limit outdoor activities, guard against high winds, and avoid flooded areas as heavy rain may lead to localized water accumulation. The typhoon's arrival coincides with a spring tide, so low-lying areas should be vigilant against storm surges. Stay informed with updated weather forecasts and travel advisories.
National Meteorological Center Maintains Orange Typhoon Alert
The National Meteorological Center continued its orange typhoon alert at 6 a.m. today. As of 5 a.m., Typhoon Kong-rey's center was positioned 215 kilometers southeast of Taitung, Taiwan, over the northwest Pacific, with maximum winds reaching 16 (55 m/s) near the center and a central pressure of 930 hPa. The radius of its gale-force winds spans 380–480 kilometers, with even stronger gusts up to 110 kilometers from the center.
Today, Taiwan suspended work and school across the island. The Taiwan Railways' eastern mainline is fully suspended, while the western mainline may close by the afternoon depending on conditions. The Taiwan High-Speed Rail has also adjusted its operations, with some lines reducing service frequency.
Kong-rey made landfall near Chenggong, Taitung, at 2 p.m. on October 31, weakening slightly to a strong typhoon with maximum winds of 15 (48 m/s) and a central pressure of 945 hPa.
Wind and Rain Forecasts for Affected Areas
From 8 a.m. on October 31 to 8 a.m. on November 1, the combined influence of Typhoon Kong-rey and the cold front will bring winds of 7–9 to the East China Sea, the area near the Diaoyu Islands, the Taiwan Strait, and nearby waters, with gusts of 10–11. Stronger winds of 10–12 with gusts up to 14 are expected in parts of the Taiwan Strait, off eastern Taiwan, the Bashi Channel, and the central Fujian coast. Near the typhoon's center, gusts could reach 17 or above.
Rainfall is forecasted across northeastern Fujian, eastern Zhejiang, Shanghai, and southern Jiangsu, with heavy rain expected. The heaviest rain will fall in northeastern Fujian and eastern Zhejiang, with some areas receiving extreme rainfall (100–220 mm), while eastern Taiwan may see 250–800 mm.
Source: 上海发布, 新闻坊
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