--- title: "Typhoon 'Dolphin' Hits China: Evacuation of One Million People and Flood Threats" description: "🇨🇳 Typhoon 'Dolphin' has struck China's eastern coast. Wind speeds reached 151 km/h, and more than one million people have been evacuated due to flood and landslide threats. In Shanghai, 1,500 flights were canceled, and thousands of temporary shelters were opened in Zhejiang province. The storm also affected Japan and the Philippines." date: 2026-08-10T00:22:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/typhoon-dolphin-china-evacuation-one-million-people-en tags: [typhoon, china, disaster, evacuation, weather, delphin] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Typhoon 'Dolphin' Hits China: Evacuation of One Million People and Flood Threats ![Powerful waves from Typhoon Dolphin crash against the coastline, posing flood risks in China](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/tajfun-delfin-kitaj-evakuacia-milliona-chelovek/tajfun-delfin-kitaj-evakuacia-milliona-chelovek-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Typhoon 'Dolphin' became the most powerful cyclone in China in 2026. - More than one million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Shanghai provinces. - There is a forecasted risk of floods and landslides due to heavy precipitation. - Transport links in the region have been paralyzed, with thousands of flights canceled. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, China's eastern coast suffered a powerful blow from nature. Typhoon 'Dolphin', the strongest tropical cyclone in the country for the current year, made landfall in Zhejiang province. Events unfolded under extreme weather conditions: wind gusts reached 151 km/h, and torrential rains pose a direct threat to life and regional infrastructure. ### Scale of Evacuation and Safety Measures In anticipation of the typhoon's arrival, Chinese authorities took unprecedented measures to ensure public safety. According to the latest data, more than one million people have been evacuated from risk zones. In Zhejiang province, which became the epicenter of the disaster, the city of Wenzhou evacuated more than 900,000 residents, opening over a thousand temporary shelters. In neighboring Shanghai, about 30,000 people were evacuated, while in Fujian province, nearly 99,000 residents were moved to safety. In addition to evacuating the population, strict measures were taken regarding shipping and industry. At the Yangshan Port, berths were cleared, moving more than 500 vessels to safe zones. In Fujian, all offshore construction projects were halted, and hundreds of ships were moved to shelter. Dozens of passenger ferry routes were also suspended. ### Meteorological Situation and Forecast According to the China National Meteorological Center, Typhoon 'Dolphin' reached the coast around 17:30 local time near the city of Yuhuan. The maximum wind speed near the center of the cyclone was 42 meters per second. Chief forecaster Wang Haiping warned that after making landfall, the storm would move westward, slowing down over the central and southwestern regions of the country. Meteorologists forecast continued heavy rains until August 10. In central and eastern Zhejiang, precipitation is expected to range from 250 to 500 mm. High levels of precipitation are also forecast for Shanghai and the provinces of Fujian, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Jiangxi. Experts note that global warming has significantly increased the likelihood of such extreme weather events. ### Flood Threats and Transport Collapse The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources issued an alarming warning: the Qiantang, Yong, Jiao, and Shuiyang rivers may overflow their banks. In the most vulnerable areas, water levels in small rivers may also exceed critical marks, creating a risk of landslides in mountainous regions. Due to the storm, transport links in eastern China have been paralyzed: about 1,500 flights were canceled in Shanghai. ### Contradictory Data During fact-checking, discrepancies were found in the statistics of evacuees between various sources. According to major news reports (including data reflected in Source ID 1), the total number of evacuees exceeds one million, which is confirmed by summing data from individual provinces (900,000 in Wenzhou, 99,000 in Fujian, etc.). However, some sources (e.g., Source ID 2) operate with the figure of 'more than 340,000 people' in their headlines. This may be due to data being updated at different times, or it may refer to different categories of evacuation (e.g., only from direct impact zones versus the total number of displaced persons). The XAB.info editorial team bases this article on the most complete and up-to-date information regarding the million-person evacuation, as it covers all affected regions. ### Regional Context and Consequences Typhoon 'Dolphin' did not spare neighboring countries. Earlier, the cyclone passed through the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, where six people were injured, and more than 50,000 buildings were left without electricity. This event became part of a series of natural disasters in the region: earlier this year, Typhoon 'Lupit' forced the evacuation of more than 291,000 people in Japan, while Typhoon 'Goni' struck the Philippines, claiming at least 10 lives. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Typhoon 'Dolphin' Leaves More Than One Million Chinese Residents Homeless](https://news.ru/asia/tajfun-delfin-lishil-zhilya-bolshe-milliona-zhitelej-kitaya) - Подтверждает масштаб эвакуации (более 1 млн) и детали по провинциям. - [More Than 340,000 People Evacuated in China Due to Strongest Typhoon of the Year](https://tengrinews.kz/asia/340-tyisyach-evakuirovali-kitae-iz-za-silneyshego-etom-godu-604809/) - Указывает на меньшую цифру эвакуированных (340 тыс.), что требует уточнения в тексте статьи. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Where exactly did Typhoon 'Dolphin' make landfall? **A:** The typhoon made landfall in Zhejiang province, near the city of Yuhuan, and affected Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangsu, and other regions. ### Q: How many people were evacuated? **A:** As of August 10, 2026, more than one million people have been evacuated from risk zones. ### Q: What was the wind speed in the typhoon? **A:** The maximum sustained wind speed near the center reached 151 km/h (42 m/s).