Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China on Sunday, 9 August 2026, near the city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang province, prompting the evacuation of over one million people. The typhoon, which brought winds of up to 50km/h, caused significant disruption to transport services.
Over a thousand flights have been cancelled across China. On Monday, 10 August 2026, nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled at Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao airports. Train and passenger ferry services have also been suspended, and flooded roads have stalled vehicles.
Authorities have since downgraded Dolphin to a tropical storm. However, warnings for torrential rain, severe flooding, and the risk of landslides are still in effect across various regions, including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises travellers to monitor the progress of storms on meteorological agency websites, noting that air travel and other forms of transport can be affected during China's typhoon season, which typically runs from May to November.