Shanghai's two major airports have canceled more than 1,300 flights as China braces for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin. Authorities have also relocated approximately 300,000 people in surrounding regions in preparation for the storm, which previously brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan.
The typhoon's outer bands impacted northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, on Saturday. In response to the approaching storm, some Taiwanese airlines also canceled flights to China on Sunday.
As of Sunday morning, the typhoon's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph). Forecasters predict heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to receive 200-400 mm (7.9–15.7 inches) over the coming days, raising concerns about severe flooding and landslides.
Zhejiang province and the northern parts of neighboring Fujian province are anticipated to be hit by the storm late Sunday. Chinese forecasters have warned of significant landslide risks in Zhejiang.
Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled roughly 60% of their scheduled flights for Sunday, according to local state media reports. In Zhejiang, authorities evacuated about 390,000 people from the city of Taizhou on Saturday evening. Shanghai also moved more than 30,000 residents from at-risk areas.
Additionally, Zhejiang authorities have suspended all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises, to ensure public safety.