Published on: 2026-08-10
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, August 10 /Xinhua/ — Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in eastern China due to Typhoon “Dolphin” bringing heavy rains and floods. Authorities warn that the danger remains despite the storm weakening after making landfall.
As of 7:00 a.m. on Monday, about 167,900 people had been evacuated from vulnerable areas on land and at sea in Fujian Province. By Sunday evening, about 215,600 people had been evacuated in Shanghai from areas considered at risk.
According to forecasts, on Monday, heavy rains will continue in some areas of Fujian province, including the cities of Ningde and Nanping, with torrential downpours possible in certain areas.
The storm caused widespread disruptions in transportation and the tourism industry. In Fujian province, authorities suspended operations on 686 intercity bus routes, and the movement of 658 trains was also halted. Additionally, 234 major tourist attractions were closed, and dozens of cultural and tourism events were canceled.
In Shanghai, the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort theme park temporarily closed around noon on Monday as Typhoon Dolphin hit the city with heavy rains. The district administration where the park is located announced the highest level of rain warning while simultaneously issuing a warning of possible flooding in urban areas.
According to the National Meteorological Center (NMC) of China, Typhoon “Dolphin,” the 13th of this year, made landfall twice on Sunday in Zhejiang Province.
On Monday morning, the NMC extended the “blue” alert due to the typhoon, forecasting that the storm would move northwest at a speed of 15-20 km/h, gradually weakening.
China has adopted a four-level warning system for adverse weather conditions, in which the highest danger level is indicated by the color red, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. -0-
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