Typhoon Dolphin strikes eastern China, prompting flood and landslide alerts

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on the eastern coast of China on Thursday, unleashing sustained winds of up to 150 km/h, torrential rain and waves exceeding 6 metres. The storm swept across the provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangsu, where authorities estimate that more than three million residents were directly affected by flooding, power outages and transport disruptions.

The China Meteorological Administration reported that rainfall totals topped 300 mm in the hardest‑hit districts, while coastal monitoring stations recorded wave heights that breached typical sea‑defence barriers. Local governments activated emergency response plans, evacuating roughly 120,000 people from low‑lying areas and deploying rescue crews to restore electricity and clear debris. Preliminary damage assessments indicated widespread impacts to agriculture, housing and infrastructure, with several dozen injuries reported but no confirmed fatalities at the time of release.

Recovery operations continue as officials urge residents to remain vigilant amid the lingering threat of landslides and secondary flooding. The national disaster management agency has pledged additional resources for reconstruction, and meteorological services are closely tracking the system’s remnants as they move inland, forecasting a gradual weakening over the coming days.