In the wake of a devastating typhoon that struck Shanghai, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has rallied his Tesla Shanghai team to provide aid to those affected by the disaster. The typhoon, named Bebinca, made landfall near Shanghai on Monday, causing widespread damage and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
On Thursday, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his concern and call for action. He shared that Shanghai had just experienced the most powerful typhoon in 75 years, and he had instructed the Tesla Shanghai team to help anyone in distress to the best of their ability. “Best wishes for the resilient & resourceful people of Shanghai,” he wrote.
The China Meteorological Administration confirmed that Bebinca hit the coastal area of Lingang New City in Shanghai’s east around 07:30 local time. Chinese state media have reported it as the strongest storm to hit Shanghai in 75 years.
This wasn’t the only typhoon to hit China this year. Earlier on Thursday, Typhoon Pulasan, the 14th of the year according to China’s meteorological authorities, made its second landfall in the country. With wind speeds reaching up to 23 meters per second near its center, Pulasan struck Shanghai’s Fengxian district around 9:45 p.m. local time.
Elon Musk’s quick response to the crisis highlights Tesla’s commitment to community support and its ability to mobilize resources in times of need. As the city of Shanghai recovers from the devastation, the Tesla Shanghai team is likely to play a significant role in helping residents rebuild their lives.
