Red alert for Typhoon Dolphin in China and mass evacuations

Chinese authorities issued a red alert—the highest warning level—and ordered the mass evacuation of tens of thousands of residents ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin. The severe storm made landfall on Sunday afternoon in the eastern province of Zhejiang.

Forecasts warn of extremely heavy rainfall in the affected region as the tropical system moves ashore. The emergency response underscores the potential danger posed by the typhoon to populated areas along China's eastern coast.