Shanghai evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Pulasan triggers heavy rainfall

SHANGHAI -- China's financial hub, Shanghai, had evacuated 112,000 people as of Friday morning due to Typhoon Pulasan, which brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of the city.

According to the municipal flood control office, 649 vessels have either been evacuated or returned to port to seek shelter, 54 train services have been suspended, and 26 ferries' operations have been halted.

Rainfall began intensifying across Shanghai from 2 am on Friday, with the city's average precipitation reaching 73.28 mm by 9 am. Out of 614 weather stations, 151 recorded heavy or extreme rainfall levels.