Typhoon Dolphin Lashes China's Eastern Coast: 1,400 Flights Cancelled, Top-Level Alert Issued
- Editorial Team
- 3 days ago
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Updated: 3 days ago
SHANGHAI, August 9, 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin barrelled into China's densely populated eastern coastline on Sunday, triggering 1,400 flight cancellations at Shanghai's two main airports, mass evacuations, and the country's most severe weather warning.
The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued a red typhoon alert — its highest-level warning — on Sunday morning, forecasting "extraordinary torrential rain" in parts of central and eastern Zhejiang province as the storm approached landfall.
Published: August 9, 2026 | By VisasUpdate.com Editorial Team
Latest Developments
Aspect | Details |
Current Status | Approaching China's eastern coast |
Expected Landfall | Late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or Fujian province |
Flight Cancellations (Shanghai) | Nearly 1,400 |
Flight Cancellations (Hangzhou) | 270 |
Evacuations (Fujian) | Nearly 99,000 people relocated |
Ferry Routes Suspended | 200+ |
Rail Suspensions | Train services in affected areas suspended |
Travel Disruptions
Shanghai Airports
State broadcaster CCTV reported that nearly 1,400 flights in and out of Shanghai's two main passenger airports had been cancelled on Sunday. Hangzhou's airport in nearby Zhejiang province saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled.
Train Services
Some train services in affected areas were also suspended on Sunday to ensure passenger safety.
Ferry Services
More than 200 ferry routes were suspended in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
Impacts Across the Region
Japan – Okinawa
Seven people suffered minor injuries, including a man aged over 100 who was blown over by gusts
5,290 households without electricity as of Sunday afternoon
Heavy rain and strong winds lashed the island in recent days
Taiwan
Dozens of ferry services suspended
More than 180 flights cancelled
Downpours and strong winds hit the island's north
China – Fujian
Close to 99,000 individuals were moved from "risky areas" on Saturday evening
474 construction vessels called to port
Offshore projects halted
Weather Forecast
Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or its neighbouring province of Fujian.
Forecast | Details |
Landfall Timing | Late Sunday / Early Monday |
Expected Path | Northwesterly over eastern China |
After Landfall | Expected to weaken while moving inland |
Heavy Rain Areas | Shanghai, Fujian, Anhui, Jiangsu provinces through Monday afternoon |
Evacuations and Preparations
Fujian Province
Nearly 99,000 people relocated from risky areas
Work at offshore projects halted
Construction vessels called to port
Shanghai and Zhejiang
Red typhoon alert issued
"Extraordinary torrential rain" forecast
Mass flight and train cancellations
Taiwan
Dozens of ferry services suspended
Over 180 flights cancelled
Heavy downpours and strong winds
Context: Second Major Typhoon in Two Weeks
Typhoon Dolphin's arrival comes just two weeks after Typhoon Noul lashed southern Guangdong province, which authorities described at the time as the strongest storm to hit China this year. Three people were killed and hundreds of homes were damaged by Typhoon Noul in the Philippines before it reached China.
Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Details |
Typhoon Name | Dolphin |
Current Status | Approaching China's eastern coast |
Expected Landfall | Late Sunday / Early Monday |
Affected Regions | Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu |
Flight Cancellations | 1,400+ (Shanghai), 270 (Hangzhou) |
Evacuations | ~99,000 (Fujian) |
Red Alert Issued | Yes (National Meteorological Centre) |
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