Key facts
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday.
- It is the most powerful storm to hit China this year.
- The typhoon brought torrential rain and strong winds.
- A 9-year-old boy was reported missing.
- The boy was swept away by a wave as the typhoon approached the coast.
Typhoon Dolphin, identified as China's most powerful storm of the year, made landfall on Sunday in the eastern region of the country. The typhoon brought with it torrential rainfall and powerful winds, leading to widespread disruption across the affected areas. As the storm approached the coast, a 9-year-old boy was reported missing after being swept away by a wave. The full impact and extent of the damage caused by Typhoon Dolphin are still being assessed.