Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China’s east coast, triggering flood warnings
Summary
Typhoon Dolphin is set to hit China’s east coast overnight Sunday, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds and flood risks across eastern provinces. Authorities have issued emergency responses, moved vessels to safety and warned of landslides and major river flooding.
Key Points
- Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall on China’s east coast with winds of up to 162 km/h, then weaken as it moves inland.
- Authorities in China have issued flood and geological-disaster responses in several provinces, including Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu and Anhui.
- The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain through August 10, with major flooding possible in several rivers and landslide-prone areas.
- Shanghai’s Yangshan port cleared ships and moved more than 500 vessels to shelter ahead of the storm.
