Typhoon Dolphin Batters Parts of East and South‑East Asia on 9th August 2026

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A powerful Typhoon Dolphin swept across east and south‑east Asia on 9th August 2026, bringing torrential rain, destructive winds, widespread flooding, and major travel disruption across multiple countries. The storm impacted Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and China, with China’s eastern coast experiencing the most severe conditions as Dolphin made landfall.

🌏 Regional Impact Overview

Typhoon Dolphin intensified rapidly as it moved northwest across the Pacific, strengthening into a very strong typhoon before striking populated regions across Asia.

• Japan (Okinawa & Amami Islands): Dolphin hit Japan’s southern islands with maximum sustained winds of 162 km/h, injuring several people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings. Flight cancellations affected Okinawa and nearby regions.
• Taiwan: The storm’s outer bands brought heavy rainfall to northern Taiwan, including Taipei, causing flight disruptions and prompting precautionary measures.
• Philippines (Northern Luzon): While Dolphin did not make landfall, it intensified monsoon rains, triggering floods that displaced over 12,000 people. Several cities closed schools due to hazardous conditions.
• China (Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanghai): Dolphin made landfall on China’s eastern coast on 9 August, striking Taizhou (Zhejiang) and northern Fujian with winds up to 151 km/h and waves battering coastal areas.
  • 300,000+ people evacuated
  • 1,300+ flights cancelled in Shanghai
  • 250–500 mm of rainfall forecast in parts of Zhejiang
  • Authorities warned of major flooding and landslides across multiple provinces.

🌧️ Flooding & Landslide Risks

Meteorological agencies across the region issued high‑level alerts:

• China raised its coastal typhoon alert to the highest level, halting port operations and closing schools.
• Rivers including the Qiantang, Yong, Jiao, and Shuiyang were forecast to reach dangerous levels, increasing the risk of severe flooding.
• Mountainous areas in Zhejiang and Fujian faced significant landslide threats due to prolonged rainfall.

✈️ Transport & Travel Disruption

Typhoon Dolphin caused widespread travel chaos:

• Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports cancelled around 60% of flights.
• Singapore Airlines and Taiwanese carriers cancelled or retimed multiple flights.
• Ferry routes and water‑based activities were suspended across Zhejiang.

🌀 Storm Development

Dolphin originated from a tropical depression on 26th July, strengthening into a severe tropical storm and then a typhoon as it travelled thousands of kilometres across the Pacific. By early August, it had become a very strong typhoon, with gusts reaching 216 km/h.

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