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Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuated
Typhoon Dolphin has triggered mass evacuations and widespread transport disruptions across eastern China, with more than 1 million people moved to safety.
TL;DR
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast, bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
- Over 1 million people have been evacuated from their homes.
- Transport has been widely disrupted, with numerous flights canceled.
- Heavy rain is forecast across several provinces, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.
- Emergency response levels have been activated in Zhejiang, Shanghai, Fujian, and Jiangsu.
- The typhoon previously impacted Japan's Okinawa prefecture, causing injuries and power outages.
- Scientists suggest global warming may contribute to more extreme weather events like stronger typhoons.