Typhoon Bebinca hit at about 07:30 local time (23:30 GMT) on Monday in the coastal area of Lingang New City in Shanghai’s east, the China Meteorological Administration said. It is the strongest storm to hit Shanghai in 75 years, according to Chinese state media.

SHANGHAI: Roads and neighbourhoods in Shanghai flooded on Friday as the Chinese megacity was battered by a second typhoon days after it was hit by its strongest storm in 75 years.

The city canceled all flights at its two airports and closed major attractions, amid a three-day national holiday.