Typhoon AMPIL Hits Shanghai, China

Typhoon Ampil brings heavy rains disrupting flights and shipping in Shanghai on Sunday, 22 July. High-speed rail services were impacted and over 600 flights were cancelled. Around 190,000 people from coastal areas have been relocated.

Advice

Travellers in the path of this storm should be cautious and consult local meteorological and emergency reports. Travellers should avoid travelling in affected areas since essential services, including transportation, may be disrupted. The storm could lead to flooding and landslides, and high winds may cause dangerous sea conditions.