Torrential rains, high winds on the cards as Typhoon Chan-Hom to hit city through weekend

By Ke Jiayun | July 10, 2015, Friday |

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TORRENTIAL rains and high winds are on the cards for this weekend due to the effects of Typhoon Chan-Hom.

The Shanghai Meteorological Bureau issued a yellow typhoon alert at 9am today, warning the impact of Typhoon Chan-Hom will be felt from tonight and last through Sunday, with a maximum hourly precipitation of between 40 and 80 millimeters.

The heaviest rainfalls are forecast for between Saturday noon and Sunday afternoon, the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau said.

According to the weather bureau, the wind level may reach a high of 8 to 9 in central areas and as high as 10 or 11 in coastal districts.

A level 10 wind is one that travels at between 28.5 and 32.6 meters per second and can cause damage to trees and structures.

Zhu Jiehua, a chief service officer at the weather bureau, said a blue typhoon alert will be issued if there is a level 8 gust, which means the wind speed is between 17.2 and 20.7 meters per second.

People are warned to remove items such as flower pots from balconies and windowsills, the weather bureau said, adding that people should stay indoors if the storm persists.

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Torrential rains, high winds on the cards as Typhoon Chan-Hom to hit city through weekend

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