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More Than a Million People Evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in China

HeadlineAug 11, 2026

In China, more than a million people were evacuated from their homes as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The typhoon unleashed torrential rains that paralyzed transportation systems. On Monday alone, Shanghai’s airports canceled approximately 1,000 flights.

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