{
  "id": 344690,
  "title": "Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/shanghai-cancels-1-300-flights-as-china-prepares-for-typhoon-dolphin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/typhoon-dolphin-d40f4d49b0d89935366f360f1f13afd8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai’s two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as…",
  "key_points": [
    "Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights due to Typhoon Dolphin",
    "Storm causes heavy rains, hits Taipei, Taiwan",
    "Zhejiang warns of landslide risks, evacuates 420,000"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The flight cancellations and evacuations signal that authorities are taking a cautious approach to mitigate the storm's impact, prioritizing public safety in the face of predicted heavy rainfall and strong winds.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/344690.png",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/shanghai-cancels-1-300-flights-as-china-prepares-for-typhoon-dolphin-346962",
        "published": "2026-08-09T03:50:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Shanghai Cancels Over 1,300 Flights As China Prepares For Typhoon Dolphin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/shanghai-cancels-over-1-300-flights-as-china-prepares-for-typhoon",
        "published": "2026-08-09T04:23:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "SIA flights among more than 20 between Singapore and Shanghai cancelled due to Typhoon Dolphin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/sia-flights-among-more-than-20-between-singapore-and-shanghai",
        "published": "2026-08-09T04:32:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:12:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "China cancels flights, issues evacuation orders as Typhoon Dolphin looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/china-cancels-flights-issues-evacuation-orders-as-typhoon-dolphin",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:35:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/flight-cancellations-evacuations-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms-355310",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:41:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings-351250",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:48:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Over 1,000 flights cancelled in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/over-1-000-flights-cancelled-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:51:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin bears down on China, cancelling more than 1,000 flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-bears-down-on-china-cancelling-more-than-1-000-flights",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/flight-cancellations-evacuations-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms",
        "published": "2026-08-09T07:12:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/shanghai-cancels-1-300-flights-as-china-prepares-for-typhoon-dolphin-360808",
        "published": "2026-08-09T08:00:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings-360192",
        "published": "2026-08-09T08:49:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China’s east coast, triggering flood warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings-363751",
        "published": "2026-08-09T09:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings-364038",
        "published": "2026-08-09T10:00:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}