
China’s coastal shutdown will deepen before services normalize, with ports and transport likely disrupted into the next day.
This is a major immediate disruption to transport, logistics and urban safety across one of China’s most economically sensitive coastal corridors.
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This is a major immediate disruption to transport, logistics and urban safety across one of China’s most economically sensitive coastal corridors.
Curated summary
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall twice in eastern China after Beijing issued its highest storm alert. The storm hit Taizhou and Wenzhou with winds reaching 42 meters per second, forcing more than 1,000 flight cancellations, rail and ferry suspensions, and port shutdowns. Shanghai relocated over 100,000 people, while Taizhou evacuated more than 390,000.
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Typhoon Dolphin slams eastern China, shutting flights, rail and ports
Beijing issued its highest storm alert as Shanghai and Zhejiang moved to mass evacuations and transport shutdowns.



















