Typhoon Dolphin Hits China's Eastern Coast, Canceling 1,300 Flights in Shanghai

Typhoon Dolphin struck China's eastern coast Sunday evening, forcing the preemptive relocation of over 300,000 people and leading to the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights at Shanghai's two major airports. The storm made landfall in the city of Taizhou in Zhejiang province and northern Fujian province, unleashing winds of up to 151 kilometers per hour (93 mph) and generating massive waves along the coastline.

Authorities have issued warnings of severe flooding risks in Zhejiang due to the heavy rainfall, with concerns also raised about potential landslides. The storm had previously brought rain to northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, on Saturday.

Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports saw approximately 60% of their scheduled flights canceled on Sunday. Forecasters anticipate that some regions could experience between 200-400 mm (7.9-15.7 inches) of rainfall in the coming days.