More than a million people were evacuated from their homes in eastern China, including Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening. The typhoon struck Yuhuan in the Zhejiang province with maximum wind speeds of 150 km/h (94 mph) at 5:30 p.m. local time, followed by a second landfall in Wenzhou about an hour later, according to meteorological authorities.
The storm significantly disrupted transportation across the region, with 1,400 flights canceled in Shanghai alone. Chinese authorities had issued their highest-level red alert, but by Monday morning, it was downgraded to a tropical storm.
Authorities continue to warn of torrential rains, severe flooding, and the risk of landslides through Wednesday as the storm moves further inland. Heavy rain is forecast for Monday across the provinces of Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and the city of Shanghai.
Local governments have advised residents to avoid outdoor activities, and several major tourist attractions remain closed. These include parts of Disneyland and Legoland in Shanghai, as well as several viewing platforms along the city's Bund.