Typhoon Dolphin bears down on China, forcing mass evacuations and flight cancellations
CHINA’S densely populated eastern coast is bracing for Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday with powerful winds and torrential rain, prompting mass evacuations, widespread transport disruptions and warnings of flooding and la...
China is preparing for its strongest typhoon of the year, Typhoon Dolphin, which is set to make landfall on the eastern coast. The storm is expected to bring powerful winds, torrential rain, and severe flooding, prompting mass evacuations and widespread flight cancellations. Over one million people have been moved to safety across eastern China, with Shanghai evacuating at least 30,300 residents and canceling approximately 1,500 flights.
Shanghai's two main passenger airports, as well as Hangzhou airport, have seen numerous flight cancellations due to the approaching storm. Dolphin is forecast to make landfall in Zhejiang or neighboring Fujian province late on Sunday or early Monday, following its passage through Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture and northern Taiwan.
Authorities have ordered offshore workers to safety, vessels to return to port, and increased inspections at various at-risk locations. The Ministry of Water Resources warns that major rivers, including the Qiantang, Yong, Jiao, and Shuiyang rivers, could experience significant flooding, while smaller rivers in the affected areas may rise above warning levels.
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