Shanghai cancels flights for Typhoon Dolphin

Shanghai cancels flights for Typhoon Dolphin

Shanghai’s two main airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin. The storm had already affected northern Taiwan and was moving toward Zhejiang province and northern Fujian, prompting broader transport disruption and evacuations in vulnerable areas.

Forecasters warned that some parts of the region could receive 200-400 mm of rain in the coming days, increasing the risk of severe flooding and landslides, especially in Zhejiang. Local authorities also reduced flight schedules sharply at Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports as the storm approached.

Key Events

  • Shanghai’s two airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights on Sunday.
  • Typhoon Dolphin’s outer bands brought heavy rain to northern Taiwan, including Taipei, on Saturday.
  • The storm was forecast to reach Zhejiang province and northern Fujian later on Sunday.
  • Chinese forecasters warned that some areas could receive 200-400 mm of rain over the next few days.
  • Authorities started evacuating residents from areas considered vulnerable to the storm.

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Shanghai cancels flights before typhoon

Shanghai’s two main airports canceled more than 1,300 flights as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin. Authorities also relocated roughly 300,000 people in nearby regions and evacuated more than 30,000 residents from higher-risk areas in Shanghai.

The storm, which had already brought heavy rain to Taiwan, was expected to reach Zhejiang province and northern Fujian late Sunday. Officials warned of severe flooding and landslides, and Zhejiang suspended water-based activities such as ferries and cruises.

Key Events

  • Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled more than 1,300 flights.
  • Authorities relocated about 300,000 people in surrounding regions.
  • Shanghai evacuated more than 30,000 people from higher-risk areas.
  • Zhejiang authorities suspended all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises.
  • Typhoon Dolphin was forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslides to Zhejiang and northern Fujian late Sunday.