Typhoon Dolphin Batters Zhejiang, 388 Flights Canceled
Typhoon ‘Dolphin’ made its second landfall in China’s Zhejiang Province at Yueqing City at around 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to the National Meteorological Center. The maximum sustained wind near the typhoon center hit Force 13, or 38 meters per second. Local residents and travelers are affected as the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou City, capital of Zhejiang, has canceled 388 inbound and outbound flights for the day due to the typhoon.
The typhoon first landed at Yuhuan in Taizhou City, Zhejiang, at around 5:30 p.m., with the maximum sustained wind near the typhoon center hitting Force 14. The National Meteorological Center warned local authorities in the affected areas to guard against extreme downpours.
The severe weather system has also impacted flight schedules, with Emirates delaying Dubai-China flights due to the typhoon. Over 1,000 flights have been canceled as Typhoon Dolphin looms.
This typhoon is one of several severe weather systems currently active, including Tropical Storm Chan-hom heading towards mainland Japan, and three more systems spinning around the Mariana Islands.
