Typhoon Dolphin batters China: Flights cancelled, lakhs evacuated
Typhoon Dolphin has moved inland into China's Hubei province, triggering mass evacuations and the suspension of major construction projects. The storm, which traveled 6,000 km, is expected to bring extreme rainfall to the region and potentially impact Beijing.
Why it matters
The storm highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in China, posing significant risks to infrastructure and public safety in densely populated manufacturing hubs.
Typhoon Dolphin pushed deeper inland into China's central Hubei province on Tuesday, prompting the closure of tourist sites and suspension of high-risk construction projects. Forecasts warned of extreme rainfall, with flooding and landslides posing a risk across the province, as Chinese authorities evacuated more than a million people.China’s national meteorological center renewed an orange alert for heavy rain, the second-highest warning level, with northwestern Hubei expected to receive as much as 250 mm of rain in 24 hours. Authorities also issued a yellow warning for cities including Xiangyang, Huanggang and Suizhou.Hubei, a major hub for automobile and high-tech electronics manufacturing, is home to more than 58 million people.
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