Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China, over a million evacuated, flights canceled

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. In preparation for the storm, two Shanghai airports canceled around 1,500 flights, and over a million people were evacuated. The typhoon's eye reached the coast in Yuhuan city, Zhejiang province, according to the National Meteorological Center.

Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 162 km/h. Forecasters predict 200-400 mm of rain in some areas over the next few days, raising concerns about flooding and landslides. In Shanghai, over 30,000 people were evacuated. Neighboring Zhejiang province evacuated over 900,000 residents from Wenzhou and opened more than 1,000 shelters. Water transport, including ferries and tours, was suspended in Zhejiang. Fujian province evacuated nearly 100,000 people and halted 55 passenger ferries and 115 construction projects.

The Ministry of Water Resources warned of potential river flooding in several areas. The heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Monday in Shanghai and the provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui, and Jiangsu. The typhoon had previously struck Japan's Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and leaving over 50,000 homes without power. The storm is forecast to move westward and gradually weaken.