Typhoon Dolphin batters central China
Typhoon Dolphin moved deeper into central China, bringing a renewed threat of extreme rainfall, flooding, and landslides. In Hubei province, authorities closed scenic areas, including the Three Gorges Dam tourist area in Yichang, and suspended high-risk construction projects as heavy rain alerts were raised.
Officials warned that northwestern Hubei could see as much as 250 mm of rain in a day. More than one million people had already been evacuated, and Beijing was also bracing for intense rainfall, with several districts activating emergency flood responses ahead of expected heavy downpours.
Key Events
- Typhoon Dolphin pushed inland into China's central Hubei province.
- Authorities closed tourist sites and suspended high-risk construction projects.
- China's national meteorological center renewed an orange alert for heavy rain.
- Forecasts warned northwestern Hubei could receive up to 250 mm of rain in 24 hours.
- Authorities evacuated more than one million people.
- Beijing prepared for heavy rain, with several districts activating Level I flood responses.