Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Dolphin Heads Towards China: 10 Key Updates

Published 9 August 2026 · world

News world Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Dolphin Heads Towards China: 10 Key Updates Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Dolphin Heads Towards China

News world Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Dolphin Heads Towards China: 10 Key Updates Schools Shut, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Dolphin Heads Towards China: 10 Key Updates Curated By Last Updated: August 09, 2026, 10:26 IST Typhoon Dolphin: China declared a level-three emergency response ahead of Dolphin's expected landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. Rapid Read Flights have also been cancelled in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan as the storm moves across the region. Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa region, injuring five people and leaving around 14,000 buildings without power, as the powerful storm heads towards China’s eastern coast, prompting authorities to shut ports, suspend flights and close schools. The typhoon was about 160 km northwest of Kume Island in Okinawa on Saturday, moving northwest at 15 kmph, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

It packed maximum sustained winds of 162 kmph, with gusts reaching 216 kmph. Five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Okinawa, including three who fell because of the strong winds. Flights have also been cancelled in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan as the storm moves across the region. China declared a level-three emergency response ahead of Dolphin’s expected landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and strong winds, with some parts of eastern Zhejiang potentially receiving more than 600 mm of rain. Here are the top 10 updates on typhoon Dolphin Five injured in Okinawa: Five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three reportedly falling due to strong winds. 14,000 buildings lose power: Typhoon Dolphin has disrupted electricity supplies across Okinawa.

Storm heads towards China: Dolphin is moving towards China’s eastern and southern coast, with landfall expected between late Sunday and early Monday. 162 kmph winds recorded: The typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 162 kmph, with gusts reaching 216 kmph. Ports shut in Zhejiang: Zhejiang has raised its typhoon alert to the highest level and halted port operations. Ferries suspended: A total of 162 passenger ferry routes have been suspended in Zhejiang as authorities prepare for the storm. Schools closed in Ningbo: Authorities have suspended schools, educational facilities and water-related activities over the weekend. Flights cancelled: Ningbo airport is suspending flights, while Taiwan has cancelled 63 international flights because of the typhoon. Heavy rain warning: Parts of eastern Zhejiang could receive more than 600 mm of rain, while strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected across eastern China through August 12.