{
  "id": 3897388,
  "title": "Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/storm-travel-chaos-as-typhoon-saudel-makes-double-landfall-in-china",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:15:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3365546/storm-travel-chaos-typhoon-saudel-makes-double-landfall-china"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Typhoon Saudel struck China twice, causing widespread travel chaos in major cities. The first impact was in the eastern province of Zhejiang, where the typhoon made landfall near Yuhuan in Taizhou on Friday morning. Winds reached 126km/h at the peak of the storm. After a brief stint over the sea, Saudel made a second landfall in the western Zhejiang city of Wenzhou around 9:10am. Ningbo Lishe International Airport was shut down entirely, with some 16 inbound and 28 outbound flights cancelled during the day. In Wenzhou, 197 flights were grounded. Ferry services across the Shanghai region were suspended from 9am Friday, except for the Changxing-Hengsha river crossing. Major airlines like Air China and China Southern Airlines offered free rebooking or full refunds for affected passengers. The National Meteorological Centre issued a red typhoon warning, the highest level in China. This marks the third typhoon to hit Zhejiang this year, tying the 2004 record of three landfalls in a single year. Seven typhoons have already struck mainland China this year. Zhejiang and Fujian provinces face the heaviest rainfall, with localized extreme downpours expected. Strong winds and heavy rain will continue until Monday across the Guangdong manufacturing hub and Guangxi Zhuang region. Authorities are warning residents about potential flash floods and landslides. Schools and educational institutions in Zhejiang’s capital, Hangzhou, suspended classes and outdoor events. The West Lake scenic spot was temporarily closed to visitors. Xiamen in Fujian, a popular tourist destination, also suspended all ferry services. The US embassy in China issued a weather warning urging American citizens to avoid affected coastal zones.",
  "summary": "Typhoon Saudel made landfall in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, disrupting flights and ferry services across major urban centres, including the industrial hub of Ningbo and the economic powerhouse of Shanghai. Ningbo Lishe International Airport suspended all flight operations from 11.30pm on Thursday. Even though services resumed at 11am on Friday, some 16 inbound and 28 outbound…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/storm-travel-chaos-as-typhoon-saudel-makes-double-landfall-in-china-3899742",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:15:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}