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Typhoon Doksuri hits China's east coast, over 1,300 flights canceled
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Typhoon Doksuri hits China's east coast, over 1,300 flights canceled

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on China's east coast, prompting the evacuation of over 300,000 people.
  • Over 1,300 flights were canceled at two Shanghai airports, and heavy rains threaten severe flooding and landslides.
  • The typhoon brought strong winds and high waves to coastal cities in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

Typhoon Doksuri struck China's eastern coast, forcing the evacuation of more than 300,000 people and disrupting travel. Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled approximately 60% of their scheduled flights on Sunday. The storm's arrival followed heavy rainfall in northern Taiwan on Saturday and impacted islands in southern Japan.

In China, the typhoon made landfall in the city of Taizhou in Zhejiang province and northern Fujian province. It brought sustained winds of 151 kilometers per hour and generated large waves along the coast. Authorities warned of significant risks of landslides and severe flooding in Zhejiang due to the intense rainfall.

Local authorities in Zhejiang evacuated about 390,000 people from Taizhou, while Shanghai reported the evacuation of around 30,000 residents. Ferry and cruise ship services were also suspended in Zhejiang. Chinese meteorologists forecast that some areas could receive between 200 to 400 millimeters of rain over the next few days.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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