Will this typhoon have a big impact on Shanghai?

This time Typhoon Kanu has basically no impact on Shanghai.

On August 3, the Municipal Meteorological Bureau released an analysis of the trend changes and impact of Typhoon No. 6 "Kanu". Typhoon Kanu will mainly affect Zhejiang Province and the East China Sea. Typhoon Kanu, the sixth typhoon this year, made little movement in the offshore waters of southern Zhejiang from the night of the 3rd to the morning of the 4th, and then moved east-northeast, heading towards the ocean south of Japan, and gradually weakened in intensity.

Affected by the subtropical high pressure, Shanghai's high temperature weather continued from the 4th to the 5th, with the daily maximum temperature above 35°C. Starting from the afternoon of the 5th, there was a city-wide precipitation weather process in Shanghai, and the precipitation during the 5th to 7th Moderate to heavy rain, local heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, short-term heavy precipitation and gusts of magnitude 7-9 and other disastrous weather. The period of heavy precipitation is mainly concentrated from the afternoon to night of the 5th.

Preparations before the typhoon approaches:

1. Always pay attention to the weather forecast and pay attention to the direction of the typhoon

When a typhoon approaches, it is necessary to understand the dynamics of the typhoon and personnel in time. Move to a safe area in time, avoid places that are prone to casualties (dangerous housing, factories, sheds, temporary buildings), and do not take shelter from wind and rain in the above places.

2. Reduce the possibility of falling objects from heights

Suspended air conditioners and high-altitude facilities must be reinforced, and flower pots and other items exposed on balconies and windows should be moved indoors.

3. Fixed doors and windows

Doors and windows should be tied tightly and fastened, especially aluminum alloy doors and windows should be protected. Put away all kinds of hangings inside and outside the house; close doors and windows, and nail boards if necessary.

4. Prepare emergency escape items

Check the lines, prepare flashlights, candles, and store drinking water in case of power and water outages; prepare more food and vegetables for one or two days, and do not use them unless necessary Go out and stop all kinds of open-air group activities and large indoor gatherings.