10/08/2026
Typhoon Dolphin forced more than 1 million people to evacuate across eastern China as torrential rain threatened widespread flooding and landslides.
Wenzhou relocated more than 900,000 people, while Shanghai moved 215,600 residents from high-risk areas and opened emergency shelters.
Central Shanghai recorded nearly 313mm of rain in 24 hours, its highest 24-hour rainfall in more than 150 years, while another station recorded nearly 400mm.
The storm cancelled more than 1,300 flights in Shanghai and suspended public transport, while authorities warned that some areas could receive an additional 200-400mm of rain.
Dolphin also brought Hong Kong its hottest day ever at 36.9°C, disrupted Taiwan and Japan, and intensified monsoon flooding in the Philippines.