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Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland
TL;DR
- Over a million people were evacuated in eastern China due to Typhoon Dolphin.
- Shanghai experienced record-breaking 24-hour rainfall, leading to widespread flooding.
- The typhoon caused significant travel disruptions, with over 1,300 flights cancelled in Shanghai.
- Dolphin's impact extended to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, causing heat, travel issues, power outages, and intensified monsoon rains.
- Scientists attribute the increased frequency of extreme weather events like powerful typhoons to global warming.