Due to the effects of Typhoon Bebinca to impact Shanghai September 2024, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if eastern China is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Typhoon Bebinca to Impact Shanghai: September 2024 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Typhoon Bebinca — which is currently approximately 370 miles east southeast of Shanghai in China and moving northwest at a speed of 14 miles per hour — are at 75 miles per hour, which means that it is currently equivalent to a minimal Category 1 hurricane.
Landfall of Typhoon Bebinca could occur just to the south of Shanghai — which would mean that Shanghai would on the more dangerous side of the hurricane with stronger winds and torrential precipitation — as early as the late night hours of tomorrow, Sunday, September 15, 2024; and its path is currently projected to continue tracking into China.
Gusty winds and significant precipitation is possible in portions of Shanghai and surrounding areas of eastern China, which is expected to result in considerable urban flooding and flash flooding. Rough surf, strong rip currents, and a storm surge are expected to contribute to the aforementioned significant flooding of portions of much of the greater Shanghai metropolitan area.
Expect electric power lines to fail and power to be out; trees to fall; and services such as trains to be delayed or temporarily suspended. Isolated tornadoes are not out of the question.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from Shanghai, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are three airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- United Airlines has issued a travel alert for Shanghai for Saturday, September 14, 2024 through Sunday, September 15, 2024; and Sunday, September 22, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Delta Air Lines has issued a travel alert for Shanghai for Saturday, September 14, 2024 through Monday, September 16, 2024; and Thursday, September 19, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued a travel alert for Shanghai for Saturday, September 14, 2024 through Sunday, September 15, 2024.
- All Nippon Airways has issued a travel alert for Shanghai for Sunday, September 15, 2024 through Monday, September 16, 2024.
Final Boarding Call
Do not be surprised if additional airlines issue travel waivers or alerts.
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Photograph ©2024 by Brian Cohen.
