Powerful Typhoon Dolphin hits China, prompting flood and landslide warnings
Summary
Typhoon Dolphin hit China’s eastern coast, causing strong winds and heavy rain. Authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and stopped many flights to prepare for flooding and landslides.Key Facts
- Typhoon Dolphin struck Taizhou in Zhejiang province and parts of Fujian with winds around 151 km/h (93 mph).
- Forecasters expect 200-400 mm (7.9-15.7 inches) of rain in Zhejiang, increasing flood and landslide risks.
- About 390,000 people were evacuated in Taizhou and over 30,000 in Shanghai’s vulnerable zones.
- More than 1,300 flights were cancelled at Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports, about 60% of scheduled flights.
- Ferries and cruises in Zhejiang were suspended to ensure safety.
- The typhoon brought heavy rain to northern Taiwan and caused some airlines to cancel China flights.
- In the Philippines, Dolphin made monsoon rains worse, causing floods and landslides in northern Luzon.
- Seven people are missing and five were rescued after a landslide in Baguio, Philippines.
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