Typhoon Dolphin hits China, forcing over a million evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest storm to hit China this year, made landfall on the eastern coast on Sunday evening, bringing torrential rain and strong winds that forced the evacuation of more than a million people Source: BBC. The storm, which first struck Yuhuan in Zhejiang province with winds of up to 151 km/h, weakened to a tropical storm by Monday but continued to dump heavy rain across eastern and central China, prompting flood and landslide warnings Source: Al Jazeera.

Impact on China

In Shanghai, the two main airports cancelled nearly 1,400 flights, about 60% of scheduled services, while train services were suspended across several provinces Source: SCMP. The storm's remnants brought record rainfall to Beijing, where authorities issued an orange rainstorm warning and suspended 250 bus routes Source: CNA. In Henan province, a red alert was raised as some areas expected up to 350mm of rain in 24 hours Source: The Guardian.

Regional effects

Before reaching China, Dolphin battered Japan's Okinawa island, injuring at least five people and cutting power to thousands of homes Source: DW. In the Philippines, the typhoon intensified seasonal monsoon rains, triggering flooding and landslides that killed at least 10 people in Baguio Source: Euronews.

What's next

Forecasters warn of continued heavy rain and flooding through Wednesday, with risks of landslides in mountainous areas Source: BBC. The storm is expected to move further inland, affecting provinces such as Hubei and Henan Source: Al Jazeera.