Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings

Typhoon Dolphin is poised to strike China's eastern coast on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings and prepare for landslides. The powerful storm, which has already caused minor damage and power outages in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, is expected to make landfall with sustained winds of up to 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph).

Chinese authorities are taking extensive precautions. Offshore workers have been moved to safety, vessels have been ordered back to port, and checks are being intensified at reservoirs, mountain streams, landslide-prone areas, construction sites, and tourist locations. These measures aim to mitigate the potential impact of the typhoon.

Dolphin is anticipated to be the most potent typhoon to make landfall in China this year. Forecasters predict torrential rain across Zhejiang, Shanghai, and several other eastern provinces through August 10. Some areas in central and eastern Zhejiang could experience rainfall between 250-500 mm (9.8-19.7 inches), increasing the risk of severe flooding.

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Dolphin will be the most ​powerful typhoon to make landfall in China so far this year.