Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Heavy rain from Typhoon Dolphin disrupted travel in eastern China on Monday, despite the storm weakening. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at Shanghai's two main passenger airports, and public transport services, including local trains, were suspended in the city. Some cities, like Hangzhou, resumed public transport on Monday morning.

However, parts of eastern and central China could still expect heavy rain for another day. The National Meteorological Centre lowered its typhoon alert to the least severe level on Monday morning, yet issued a top-level flash flood warning for certain areas. Authorities advised residents to remain cautious as the storm's effects had not entirely dissipated.

Northern China also braced for extreme weather, with five districts in Beijing under red alerts for heavy rain, with potential landslide and flooding risks.