Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has caused significant damage in Japan's Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures, injuring six people and cutting power to thousands. The storm is now moving toward China, where authorities have issued high-level warnings and shut down ports in anticipation of landfall.
Why it matters
The typhoon highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in East Asia, necessitating robust disaster preparedness and international coordination.
Okinawa and Amami island in Japan's Kagoshima prefecture are the main areas expected to be affected by Typhoon Dolphin. ( AP: Satsuki Watarai/Kyodo News )
Typhoon Dolphin has lashed Japan's southern islands of Okinawa, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings.
The typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 162 kilometres per hour with gusts reaching 216kph.
The storm has turned toward China, where it is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday local time.
Link copied Share Share article Typhoon Dolphin has lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.
Nearly 39,000 buildings were without power in Kagoshima while just over 12,000 were affected in Okinawa.
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