Typhoon Dolphin in China August 2026
One page that accretes the verified record as the story develops. Every fact keeps its date and its sources.
Typhoon Dolphin prompts evacuation of over 1 million people in China
According to China's state broadcaster CCTV, the storm moved over a distance of 6,000km before making landfall, suggesting a lifespan of more than three times that of an average typhoon.
In Fujian province, maritime authorities have suspended dozens of passenger ferry routes and halted more than 100 offshore construction projects.
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in Shanghai on Monday.
Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast, Shanghai cancels flights
Some Taiwanese airlines canceled their flights to China on Sunday.
Authorities in Zhejiang evacuated approximately 390,000 people in the city of Taizhou on Saturday evening.
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in the Chinese city of Taizhou in Zhejiang province.