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Typhoon Dolphin Hits China's East Coast; Over a Million Evacuated Amidst Heavy Rain and Wind

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Danish officials are preparing for Typhoon Dolphin's impact on China's east coast.
  • Over a million people have been evacuated, and thousands of flights canceled.
  • The typhoon has already caused injuries and power outages.

Typhoon Dolphin has begun to make landfall on China's east coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Chinese authorities are bracing for potential flooding and landslides across a wide area of eastern China. The typhoon's approach has already led to significant disruptions, with the country having evacuated over a million people and canceled thousands of flights, according to AFP.

High waves are currently impacting the Fujian province. The typhoon has reportedly injured six people and caused power outages affecting more than 50,000 buildings. Weather authorities anticipate the typhoon will reach its peak intensity on the evening of August 9, 2026, with wind speeds expected to reach 45 meters per second.

In other news, Danish boxer Dina Thorslund became a world champion across four major boxing federations on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, Israel has rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza proposed by Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed, despite Hamas reportedly accepting the plan. Additionally, Danish high school students returning to boarding schools face stricter mobile phone rules aimed at fostering community.

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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.