Typhoon Dolphin disrupts Shanghai: 40% of flights grounded amid heavy rain and flooding

Shanghai experienced significant travel disruptions on Monday as Typhoon Dolphin's heavy rains led to the cancellation of nearly 40% of all flights. Pudong airport saw 642 flights canceled, while Hongqiao airport reported 301 cancellations. The Shanghai government urged passengers to verify their flight status with their respective airlines.

Beyond air travel, the typhoon's impact extended to ground transportation. While some train services, including those to Hangzhou, began to resume on Monday morning, four metro lines within the city were completely suspended due to the intense rainfall. The city's flood control headquarters issued warnings, advising residents to take precautions as some areas could experience up to 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) of accumulated water.

Orange and yellow rainstorm alerts, signifying the second and third highest levels on a four-tier scale, were issued for multiple districts across Shanghai. On Sunday afternoon, numerous streets, including popular commercial areas, were flooded. Local media outlet The Paper reported on the experiences of residents, with one 70-year-old shop owner stating he had never witnessed such flooding. A city worker noted that the sewage system was overwhelmed by the heavy rainfall and could no longer absorb additional water.

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the sewage system was full after the heavy rainfall and could not absorb any more water.