China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Summary
China evacuated over one million people as Typhoon Dolphin hit eastern China, including Shanghai, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm caused flight cancellations, flooding, and transportation disruptions, while authorities warned of ongoing dangers like floods and landslides.Key Facts
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang province with wind speeds up to 150 km/h (94 mph).
- Over one million people were evacuated from cities including Shanghai, Wenzhou, and Taizhou.
- The storm forced cancellation of 1,400 flights in Shanghai and disrupted other transportation.
- Authorities issued a red alert, later downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved inland.
- Heavy rains and flood risks remain in several provinces including Shandong, Henan, and Jiangsu.
- Some tourist spots, like parts of Disneyland Shanghai, closed due to the storm.
- A nine-year-old boy went missing after being swept into the sea in Zhejiang; no official casualty reports yet.
- Authorities detained two people for spreading false information online about the storm using AI-edited videos.
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