The weather forecast in Shanghai these days says there will be thunderstorms. Do I need to take an umbrella to travel to Shanghai?

Hehe, this question is more interesting.

First of all, Shanghai is a relatively large area, and it often happens that when I drive on a road, it will rain ahead, or it won't rain at all. This is also because rainstorm and thunderstorm have strong locality. To solve this problem, I suggest you go to the Shanghai part of China Weather Network to observe the weather forecast of each district.

Secondly, the duration of rainstorm and thunderstorm is usually short. Now it has passed the continuous thunderstorm in Shanghai (that is, it will rain for at least 30 minutes). Therefore, unless it is a completely outdoor tourist place, you can find a place to shelter from the rain. Besides, the scene in the rain is unique in Shanghai.

Of course, umbrellas are not only used to keep out the rain, but also to keep out the sun. To sum up, it is a good idea to bring a lean folding umbrella.