Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai’s two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as…
On August 9, 2026, Shanghai's two airports canceled over 1,300 flights as authorities in the city and surrounding regions prepared for Typhoon Dolphin. The storm had already caused heavy rains and hit the northern Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on Saturday, prompting Taiwanese airlines to cancel their flights to China on Sunday. Typhoon Dolphin's maximum sustained winds were estimated at 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph) early Sunday morning.
Forecasters predicted that areas in China could receive 200-400 mm (7.9-15.7 inches) of rainfall over the next few days. Authorities in Zhejiang province warned of severe landslide risks. Beijing's state media reported that Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled approximately 60% of the flights expected on Sunday. On Saturday evening, Zhejiang authorities evacuated around 390,000 people from Taizhou, while Shanghai evacuated about 30,000 individuals from riskier areas.
Additionally, water-based activities, including ferries and cruises, were suspended by Zhejiang authorities.
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