Typhoon Co-May makes 2nd landfall in east China's Shanghai

SHANGHAI, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall for the second time in east China's Shanghai Municipality on Wednesday afternoon after it made landfall in Zhejiang Province early Wednesday morning, according to the Shanghai central meteorological observatory.

The center of Typhoon Co-May (tropical storm level) made second landfall on the coast of Fengxian District, Shanghai around 4: 40 p.m. At the time of landfall, the maximum wind speed near the center was 23 meters per second, accompanied by a central minimum pressure of 978 hectopascals.

To defend against the typhoon, Fengxian District has made early preparations to identify potential risks and carry out the relocation and resettlement of people in dangerous areas.

Starting from Tuesday, the district has closed scenic spots and guided 71 fishing vessels to enter the port for shelter.

As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Fengxian District had transferred and resettled a total of 15,172 people, among whom 4,660 were placed in centralized resettlement, and 45 resettlement sites had been put into use.

A total of 918 emergency rescue teams, involving 7,741 people, were deployed by professional departments such as power supply, telecommunications, and drainage in the district. ■