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Typhoon Dolphin approaches China, causing flight cancellations

Published Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Updated August 9

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  • Typhoon Impact and Emergency Response — 3 sources

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Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast, specifically Zhejiang province, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, prompting a red alert from China's national observatory. The approaching typhoon, with winds up to 162km/h, led to over 1,600 flight cancellations and evacuations.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Over 1,600 flights were cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approached China's eastern coast.
  • China's national observatory issued a red alert as Typhoon Dolphin hit Zhejiang province on the eastern coast on Sunday (August 9, 2026) afternoon.
  • Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's east coast on Sunday (Aug 9).
  • Typhoon Dolphin neared China's eastern coast with winds up to 162km/h.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Typhoon Impact and Emergency Response
  • Al Jazeera English

    Typhoon Dolphin is nearing China's eastern coast with winds up to 162km/h, leading to over 1,600 flight cancellations and evacuations.

  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the severity of Typhoon Dolphin's impact on China's eastern coast and the necessary emergency responses and precautions.

  • Channel News Asia

    The article focuses on the immediate impact and preparatory measures taken in China and the broader East Asia region in response to Typhoon Dolphin.

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