Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, prompting significant disruptions to regional infrastructure. The storm has caused widespread power outages, affecting approximately 12,000 buildings in Okinawa and nearly 39,000 in Kagoshima. Major domestic carriers, including ANA and Japan Airlines, have cancelled flights to and from the affected areas.

In anticipation of the typhoon's continued path, authorities in China have taken precautionary measures by shutting down ports. The storm's progression remains a focus for regional maritime and aviation operations as it moves toward the Chinese coast.