Typhoon Co-May: China evacuates 283,000 people and cancels flights in Shanghai

Typhoon Co-May struck eastern China, leading to the relocation of over 280,000 people and the cancellation of numerous flights. The typhoon made landfall in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, while a significant earthquake off Russia raised tsunami alerts along the Chinese coast. Initial tsunami warnings predicted waves of 30cm to 1m. Emergency services prepared for flooding, urging residents to move to higher ground.

So far, no casualties or severe damage have been reported. In Japan, tsunami warnings prompted the evacuation of over a million residents. The US also issued alerts for its Pacific coasts, urging caution among residents.