Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern China
Summary
Tropical Storm Dolphin hit eastern China, causing flooding and damage after making landfall as a typhoon. Authorities warned about possible severe flooding and landslides as the storm weakened and moved inland.Key Facts
- Dolphin made landfall Sunday evening in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, with winds of 151 kph (93 mph).
- The storm caused heavy rains and flooding in eastern China, especially in Zhejiang province.
- More than 300,000 people were moved to safer places before the storm arrived.
- Shanghai canceled over 1,300 flights at its two airports due to the storm.
- Rescue teams in Yueqing city searched for people trapped in flooded homes.
- Dolphin’s winds decreased to 65 kph (40 mph) by Monday morning and continued to weaken.
- The storm increased monsoon rains in the Philippines, leading to floods and landslides there.
- Another tropical storm, Chan-hom, was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast with expected strengthening.
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