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China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances

today1 November, 2024

Background

China’s financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey. The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen