Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s Okinawa before making landfall in China’s Zhejiang province, according to Reuters, injuring six people and knocking out power to more than 50 thousand buildings. The storm packed maximum sustained winds of 42 meters per second—exceeding 150 kilometers per hour—matching the strength of a category one hurricane.
Typhoon Dolphin Landfall and Impacts in China
The system arrived on Chinese territory at approximately 17:30 local time near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province. Torrential rains are forecast to persist through at least Monday. According to Reuters, the hardest-hit parts of Zhejiang province could record between 250 and 500 millimeters of rainfall.
Evacuations surpassed one million people across eastern China as the storm approached. Wenzhou accounted for the largest share of displaced residents, with more than 900 thousand people leaving their homes. Authorities ordered vessels back to port, and Shanghai authorities canceled roughly 1,500 flights.
Did you know? Typhoon Dolphin’s sustained winds of 42 meters per second place its destructive force directly on par with a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Flood Risks and Inland Movement
Meteorological forecasts indicate the typhoon will continue tracking westward before losing momentum over central and southeastern China. Mountainous terrain presents a heightened risk for severe flooding and sudden landslides as the heavy precipitation bands move inland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Typhoon Dolphin make landfall in China?
According to Reuters, the typhoon made landfall near the city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang province.
How much rainfall is expected in the affected regions?
The hardest-hit areas of Zhejiang province could receive between 250 and 500 millimeters of rain, with downpours expected to last through Monday.
How many flight cancellations occurred in Shanghai?
Authorities canceled approximately 1,500 flights in Shanghai ahead of the storm’s arrival.
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