Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China: mass evacuations underway and over 1,000 flights canceled

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday, triggering a high-level weather alert and significant disruptions across the region. The storm prompted authorities to initiate mass evacuations, with reports indicating that over 300,000 people were relocated as a precautionary measure against the incoming weather system.

The impact on transportation has been severe, particularly in Shanghai, where the two major airports canceled more than 1,300 flights. The typhoon brought heavy rainfall to the densely populated coastal area, forcing officials to implement emergency protocols to manage the storm's effects.