Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin

Typhoon Dolphin struck China's eastern coast on Sunday evening, leading to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights at Shanghai's two airports. The storm had prompted the relocation of more than 300,000 people in anticipation of the severe weather. Prior to reaching China, Dolphin brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan the day before.

In the Philippines, the typhoon's effects were felt with five people rescued and seven missing after a landslide in the northern mountain resort city of Baguio. The landslide was triggered by days of intense monsoon rains, which were exacerbated by Dolphin's passage. Dolphin made landfall in China's Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, bringing strong winds of up to 151 kph (93 mph) and powerful waves to the coastline.

Authorities in Zhejiang warned of potential severe flooding and landslides due to the heavy rainfall. Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled roughly 60% of Sunday's scheduled flights. Forecasters predicted that the storm could bring 200-400 millimeters (7.9–15.7 inches) of rainfall to certain regions in the coming days.

In Zhejiang, nearly 390,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas, and Shanghai authorities moved over 30,000 residents from high-risk zones. Additionally, ferries and cruises were suspended in Shanghai. In the Philippines, Dolphin contributed to the intensification of seasonal monsoon rains, leading to flooding and landslides, including one that destroyed three houses in Baguio.

The storm preceded a tropical cyclone that resulted in at least six deaths last week, including four villagers who perished in landslides and rockslides in the northern Luzon region.