Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
Typhoon Dolphin has caused power outages and injuries in Okinawa, Japan, and is now moving toward China's eastern coast. Authorities in both countries have implemented emergency measures, including flight cancellations and port closures.
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Extreme weather events driven by climate patterns like El Niño pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety in the Pacific region.
Image source, X/Reuters Image caption, The islands of Amami and Okinawa are the parts of Japan most affected by the typhoon
Typhoon Dolphin has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured at least five people after hitting Japan's Okinawa island on Saturday.
Flights to and from Okinawa's main airport - Naha International Airport - were cancelled as it closed on Friday as the storm arrived.
The storm had maximum wind speeds of 162km/h (101mph) on Saturday and has been categorised as a "very strong" typhoon by the Japan Meteorological Agency, which warned of high waves, storm surges and lightning strikes.
Dolphin is expected to make landfall on China's eastern coast late on Sunday or early on Monday. Authorities there have shut ports and schools ahead of its arrival.
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