Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China’s eastern coast on Sunday evening, unleashing strong winds and torrential rainfall across the densely populated region. The storm struck Taizhou in Zhejiang province and neighboring areas of Fujian with winds reaching 151 kilometers per hour. Meteorological officials warned that certain zones in Zhejiang faced significant risk of severe flooding and landslides due to expected rainfall amounts of 200 to 400 millimeters over the coming days.
In response to the approaching storm, Chinese authorities took extensive precautions to protect residents. Approximately 390,000 people were evacuated from Taizhou, while Shanghai and Fujian province also relocated tens of thousands from vulnerable communities. Major transportation hubs experienced substantial disruptions, with Shanghai’s airports canceling roughly 60 percent of scheduled flights and ferry services suspended across multiple routes in coastal provinces.
The typhoon’s impact extended beyond mainland China’s borders. Taiwan experienced heavy rainfall in northern regions including Taipei on Saturday, prompting some airlines to cancel flights. In the Philippines, the storm intensified seasonal monsoon conditions, causing flooding and landslides in northern Luzon that resulted in several rescue operations and missing persons reports.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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