After making landfall in Zhejiang, Typhoon Dolphin has caused severe rainfall, flooding, and strong winds in eastern China, leading to widespread evacuations…
1/9Impact of Typhoon Dolphin in China: Landing in Zhejiang on August 9, Typhoon Dolphin brought winds reaching 151 km/h, as reported by the China Meteorological Administration. Although it later downgraded to a tropical storm, it persisted in delivering heavy rainfall throughout eastern China. (Image: Reuters)
2/9Evacuations exceeding 300,000: Prior to Dolphin’s arrival in China, over 300,000 individuals were relocated to safety. Xinhua noted that approximately 167,900 were evacuated from at-risk zones in Fujian province by Monday morning, while Shanghai reported about 215,600 evacuations by late Sunday. (Image: Reuters)
3/9Shanghai experiencing flooding: Heavy rainfall from remnants of Dolphin led to significant flooding in several Shanghai neighborhoods. Reports indicated that areas like Jiading and Qingpu were inundated, with residents seen navigating through deep water. (Image: Reuters)
4/9Flight disruptions in Shanghai: Typhoon Dolphin significantly impacted air travel in Shanghai, with 943 flights cancelled across the city’s two airports on Monday, according to CCTV. This resulted in a nearly 40% reduction in flight capacity amid ongoing severe weather. (Image: Reuters)
5/9Flash flood warnings issued: Authorities alert on possible flash floods, landslides, and heavy rains in eastern and northern China. A blue typhoon warning has been declared, with heavy rainfall anticipated across Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Henan, and Hebei until Wednesday. (Image: AP)
6/9Beijing prepares for heavy rainfall: The remnants of the storm are expected to advance northward, merging with cooler air to deliver significant rainfall to Beijing and surrounding areas. Flood control agencies in Beijing announced plans to initiate a Level II flood response from Tuesday morning, cautioning residents about flash floods and landslides. (Image: Reuters)
7/9Dolphin’s lengthy trajectory: According to CCTV, Dolphin traversed nearly 6,000 km before reaching China, reflecting its unusually prolonged lifecycle. The system had already impacted the Philippines, northern Taiwan, and Japan’s Okinawa with severe rain prior to its arrival in China. (Image: AP)
8/9Effects beyond China’s borders: The typhoon also amplified seasonal monsoon rains in the northern Philippines, causing floods and landslides in Luzon. Reports from the AP indicate that over one million individuals were affected by the heavy rains, with a landslide in Baguio claiming five lives and leaving several others missing. (Image: Reuters)
9/9Forecast of continued rainfall: Although China’s meteorological authorities anticipate Dolphin to weaken as it moves inland, the lingering moisture is expected to produce heavy rainfall in central and northern regions. Experts have advised officials to enhance defenses against floods and landslides, especially near small and medium rivers. (Image: AP)
