Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast - news.cgtn.com

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast on 9 August 2026, after China issued a red alert and a series of further alerts. Reuters and other outlets put the number of people evacuated at more than 1 million, while Global Times said coastal regions relocated nearly 100,000 residents.

Railway services were suspended and flights were cancelled. Shanghai cancelled at least 1,300 flights, according to the Associated Press. The typhoon brought rainstorms and gales, and China prepared for floods and landslides.