More than one million people have been evacuated from parts of eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin unleashed powerful winds, torrential rainfall and flooding across several provinces.
The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang Province, on Sunday evening with maximum sustained winds of about 151 kilometres per hour. It later weakened as it moved inland but continued to pose a serious threat of flooding and landslides.
Shanghai and surrounding areas were among the hardest hit. More than 30,000 people were evacuated in Shanghai, while over 900,000 residents were relocated in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. Authorities also evacuated hundreds of thousands of people in other high-risk areas.
Heavy rainfall was forecast across Zhejiang, Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu. Forecasters warned that some areas of Zhejiang could receive between 250mm and 500mm of rain, potentially causing rivers to rise rapidly and triggering landslides.
The storm severely disrupted transportation. Around 1,400 flights were cancelled in Shanghai, while dozens of coastal ferry services were suspended. Authorities also moved hundreds of vessels to sheltered waters and cleared ships from the Yangshan port.
Residents were advised to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Several tourist attractions were closed as authorities increased emergency measures to protect the public.
Although Dolphin has weakened after making landfall, officials warned that its slow movement could prolong heavy rainfall and increase the risk of flooding, particularly in mountainous areas.
The typhoon had earlier affected Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, where it contributed to heavy rains, flooding and landslides.
Meteorologists expect Dolphin to continue weakening as it moves further inland across China.
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