Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall on China's eastern coast
The storm is expected to continue into Monday with sustained winds of up to 162kmh before weakening and moving inland.
Typhoon Dolphin struck China's eastern coastline on Sunday, Aug 9, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm intensified before making landfall, with sustained winds of up to 162 km/h as it moved inland. China's National Meteorological Centre warned of continued heavy rain through Monday, potentially causing landslides and flooding.
Nearly 1,400 flights out of Shanghai's two main airports were canceled due to the storm. Authorities evacuated offshore workers, evacuated vessels and increased checks at vulnerable locations. The storm was categorized as a Category Two on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, capable of causing significant damage.
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