Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Eastern China, Prompts Evacuations, Flight Cancellations

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration expects to lift the sea warning for Typhoon Dolphin early Monday.

The typhoon made landfall on China's eastern coast in Zhejiang province, prompting China to issue a Red Alert. Shanghai canceled 1,300 flights as the typhoon approached, contributing to over 1,600 flight cancellations across China. Before reaching China, Typhoon Dolphin swept through Okinawa Prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Chinese authorities initiated mass evacuations, moving over 1 million people to safety across eastern China due to flood warnings and widespread transport disruptions.

Chinese officials issued a Red Alert as the typhoon neared the eastern coast. The Central Weather Administration in Taiwan indicated the sea warning would likely be lifted early Monday, signaling a potential de-escalation of the immediate threat in the region. The typhoon approached China's eastern coast with winds reaching 162 kilometers per hour overnight. The extensive flight cancellations affected major hubs, including Shanghai, as part of the preparations for the typhoon's impact. Authorities anticipate the sea warning for Typhoon Dolphin will be lifted early Monday.