Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Shanghai Faces Storm and Tsunami Concerns, Evacuates Residents
Shanghai was hit by a bad storm named Co-May, and there was also a warning about a possible tsunami after an earthquake far away.
Because of the storm and the warning, the city moved over 280,000 people to safety.
The storm brought lots of rain, and many flights and ferries were canceled.
The tsunami warning was later reduced, and officials said things were getting better.
While some attractions closed, places like Disneyland and Legoland stayed open.
Shanghai faced dual threats from Tropical Storm Co-May and a tsunami warning.
Over 280,000 people were evacuated in Shanghai due to the storm and tsunami concerns.
Co-May made landfall in Zhoushan then reached Shanghai, bringing heavy rainfall.
At least 640 flights and all ferry services were canceled in Shanghai.
A tsunami warning was issued following an earthquake off Russia, later downgraded for Shanghai.
- Who
- Shanghai authorities and residents
- What
- Shanghai experienced impacts from Tropical Storm Co-May and a tsunami alert.
- When
- July 30, 2025
- Where
- Shanghai and Zhoushan, China
- Why
- Due to the dual threats of Tropical Storm Co-May and potential tsunami from an earthquake.
Early Concerns
Later Assessments
Tsunami Threat
Early Concerns
Initial forecasts warned of potentially disastrous impacts along the coast.
Later Assessments
Authorities later downgraded the tsunami warnings.
- People Relocated
- Over 280,000
- Flights Canceled
- At least 640
- Ferry Services
- Canceled
- Storm Landfall
- Zhoushan and Shanghai
- Tsunami Source
- Earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
