Key facts
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China.
- The storm is described as China's most powerful this year.
- Torrential rain and strong winds accompanied the typhoon.
- Over 1.3 million flights were canceled in Shanghai.
- Hundreds of thousands were evacuated in Zhejiang province.
- Japan's Okinawa prefecture reported injuries.
- Japan's Okinawa prefecture reported power outages.
Typhoon Dolphin, identified as China's most powerful storm of the year, has made landfall, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds that have caused significant disruptions. In Shanghai, the storm led to the cancellation of over 1.3 million flights, severely impacting air travel in the major city. Hundreds of thousands of residents in Zhejiang province were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure against the typhoon's destructive potential. The impact of Typhoon Dolphin was also felt in Japan, with Okinawa prefecture reporting injuries and widespread power outages. The storm's trajectory and intensity have caused considerable damage and logistical challenges in the affected regions.