Typhoon Dolphin is expected to hit China’s eastern coast after causing damage in Japan’s Okinawa, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations across the region. Thousands of people have been evacuated as authorities prepare for the storm’s arrival, with hundreds of flights cancelled to ensure safety (illawarramercury.com.au).

In Japan, Typhoon Dolphin struck Okinawa on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to over 50,000 buildings. Five elderly individuals were affected, with three injured by strong winds, while another person was hurt in Kagoshima prefecture, according to local authorities (dawn.com). China has also taken precautionary measures, shutting ports and halting ferry services ahead of the storm’s anticipated landfall.

The typhoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to China, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides. Emergency services are on high alert, with officials urging residents to follow safety protocols. The situation remains under close monitoring as the storm moves toward the mainland.

Sources
  • Illawarra Mercury — Flights cancelled as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
  • dawn.com — Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall