Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting the evacuation of over a million people across several provinces. Record rainfall in Shanghai set a 150‑year high, while heavy rains threatened widespread flooding and landslides. The storm also affected Japan and the Philippines and led to the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights in Shanghai.
- ▪Wenzhou in Zhejiang province relocated more than 900,000 residents and opened over 1,500 emergency shelters.
- ▪Shanghai moved 215,600 people to safety, after an earlier estimate of 30,300.
- ▪A weather station in Shanghai recorded its highest 24‑hour rainfall in more than 150 years.
- ▪Forecasters warned that some areas could receive 200‑400 mm of rain, raising flood and landslide risks.
- ▪The storm forced Shanghai’s two airports to cancel more than 1,300 flights and previously injured six people in Okinawa, Japan.
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1:12Typhoon Dolphin batters parts of east and south-east Asia – videoExtreme weatherTyphoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on ShanghaiAuthorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inlandYu-chen Li in TaipeiSun 9 Aug 2026 23.46 EDTLast modified on Sun 9 Aug 2026 23.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMore than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China by Sunday evening as powerful Typhoon Dolphin made landfall amid fears torrential rain would cause flooding and landslides.Wenzhou, a coastal city in Zhejiang province, said it relocated more than 900,000 people and opened more than 1,500 emergency shelters.
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