Explainer: The Plum Rain Season of East Asia

The East Asian rainy season, or meiyu, usually lasts from July to August. But why?

by Ned Kelly, 13 June 2022

Month of Downpours Ahead as Plum Rain Season Hits Shanghai

Thunder! Lightning! The way it's pouring is frightening...

by Ned Kelly, 13 June 2022

See Where Heavy Rain is Expected in China Over Mid-Autumn Break

Be sure to check the weather if you plan on traveling during the mid-autumn festival.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 18 September 2021

Month of Downpours Ahead as Plum Rain Season Hits Shanghai

Thunder! Lightning! The way it's pouring is frightening...

by Ned Kelly, 15 June 2020

It's Going to Be Cold and Wet in Shanghai Over Chinese New Year

Have your umbrellas and winter coats at the ready because it's shaping up to be a wet and cold holiday.

by Urban Family, 17 January 2020

Typhoon to Bring Rain and Wind to Shanghai Over National Holiday

Typhoon, Mitag, is expected to pass by Shanghai on the morning of October 2, bringing with it wind and rain from October 1-2

by That's Shanghai, 30 September 2019

Typhoon Lingling to Bring Heavy Rains to Shanghai This Week

Thankfully, the storm isn't expected to hit Shanghai directly. But that doesn't mean it won't impact the city.

by Justine Lopez, 04 September 2019

Yellow Alert Issued As Typhoon Lekima Approaches China

The storm will likely make landfall in Zhejiang province on Saturday morning and move toward Shanghai on Sunday.

by Justine Lopez, 08 August 2019

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