Typhoon Dolphin has hit China’s east coast, prompting the evacuation of more than 1 million people as authorities prepare for potentially dangerous conditions. The storm has led to heightened emergency measures, including a red alert, as officials monitor its impact and coordinate evacuations in affected areas.
Transport services have also been disrupted. Shanghai canceled about 1,300 flights as the typhoon approached, while authorities elsewhere prepared for further interruptions linked to strong winds, heavy rain and hazardous coastal conditions.
The storm’s approach has been associated with at least one reported disappearance. A nine-year-old Chinese boy was reported missing after being swept away by a wave, according to coverage cited by other outlets. Details of the search and the wider impact on communities were not immediately available.
Japan has also ordered evacuations in areas threatened by the typhoon and canceled about 500 flights. Authorities in both countries have urged residents to follow safety instructions as Dolphin moves through the region.