China Evacuates More Than One Million People as Typhoon Dolphin Hits
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More than one million people have been evacuated from eastern China as powerful Typhoon Dolphin struck the region. The storm disrupted air travel, while authorities stepped up emergency response measures.
The typhoon made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province, with winds of around 150 km/h recorded near its center. Heavy rainfall was forecast across central and eastern parts of Zhejiang.
Hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated in Wenzhou, while temporary shelters were opened. Severe weather conditions also caused major disruptions to air travel. According to Chinese authorities, thousands of flights were cancelled at airports in Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Dolphin has become one of the strongest tropical cyclones to hit China in 2026. Authorities continue to monitor the risks of heavy rainfall, flooding and further disruption to transport links.
Hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated in Wenzhou, while temporary shelters were opened. Severe weather conditions also caused major disruptions to air travel. According to Chinese authorities, thousands of flights were cancelled at airports in Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Dolphin has become one of the strongest tropical cyclones to hit China in 2026. Authorities continue to monitor the risks of heavy rainfall, flooding and further disruption to transport links.
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