Typhoon Dolphin Forces Million-Person Evacuation in China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast, prompting the evacuation of over one million people and causing strong winds that overturned a lorry in Shanghai.

10 Aug, 08:40 — 10 Aug, 10:13

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Why this matters

Typhoons in China's eastern coastal regions can cause immense damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and displace millions, leading to significant economic losses and humanitarian challenges. The scale of this evacuation highlights the severe threat posed by Typhoon Dolphin and the preparedness measures taken by authorities.

Key entitiesTyphoon Dolphin China Wenzhou Shanghai

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What sources agree on

Typhoon Dolphin is the strongest storm to hit China this year.
Over one million people were evacuated on China's eastern coast due to Typhoon Dolphin.
The typhoon brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Thousands of flights were canceled due to the typhoon.

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Typhoon Dolphin is the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China this year.

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Approximately 1.6 million people faced evacuation orders.

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A video shows a lorry being blown over in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province.

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Typhoon Dolphin caused severe damage in Japan and the Philippines.

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Impact of the typhoon in other regions

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Typhoon Dolphin also caused significant damage in Japan and the Philippines.

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Coverage focuses solely on the typhoon's impact within China.

Current strength of the typhoon upon hitting China

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The typhoon hit China with full force, bringing destructive winds and floods.

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The typhoon weakened to a tropical storm upon reaching China, but still brought heavy rain and strong winds.

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A 150-year-old record for rainfall was broken in Shanghai.

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BBCHigh10h ago

Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China

Video shows a lorry being blown over after heavy rain and winds continued to batter Wenzhou, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province.

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NPRHigh11h ago

Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million people to evacuate on China's eastern coast

About 1.6 million people faced evacuation orders and thousands of flights were canceled as Typhoon Dolphin slammed into China's eastern coast.

By Jennifer Pak

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Coverage Timeline

First report: NPR · 10 Aug, 08:40|Full coverage: 5 · 8h|Window: 8h

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NPR10 Aug, 08:40First to report

Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million people to evacuate on China's eastern coast

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BBC10 Aug, 10:13

Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China

tvn2410 Aug, 10:15

Silny wiatr wywraca ciężarówkę. Nagranie

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der-spiegel10 Aug, 14:53

China: Video zeigt Wucht des Taifuns »Dolphin«

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aktualne-cz10 Aug, 16:40Latest update

Milion Číňanů prchá před tajfunem Dolphin. V Šanghaji padl rekord starý 150 let

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Initial Impact and EvacuationsAug 10 morning

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast, prompting the evacuation of over a million people and causing widespread disruptions.

Damage Assessment and Visual EvidenceAug 10 afternoon

Reports emerge detailing the destructive force of the typhoon, including heavy winds and rain, with video footage circulating of its impact.

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Typhoon Dolphin Forces Million-Person Evacuation in China

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Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China

Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million people to evacuate on China's eastern coast

Coverage Timeline

Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million people to evacuate on China's eastern coast

Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China

Silny wiatr wywraca ciężarówkę. Nagranie

China: Video zeigt Wucht des Taifuns »Dolphin«

Milion Číňanů prchá před tajfunem Dolphin. V Šanghaji padl rekord starý 150 let

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