Typhoon Muifa gained strength in the East China Sea on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights out of the financial hub of Shanghai and threatening the busy port shared by Ningbo and Zhoushan cities.
Zhejiang province upgraded its typhoon emergency response to the highest level as Muifa is expected to move northwest at a speed of 20-25 kmh , intensifying and eventually reaching coastal areas south of Zhoushan, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
China's 12th cyclone of the year was expected to make landfall on Wednesday afternoon or night, according to forecasters. Shanghai issued an advisory warning for wind gusts and heavy rains are expected until Thursday.More than 50% of flights will be reduced or cancelled at Shanghai Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport on Wednesday with 589 flights already affected, according to state media.
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