What areas in eastern China are bracing for Typhoon Dolphin?

Zhejiang province and the northern parts of neighboring Fujian province are expected to be hit late Sunday. Shanghai is also in the storm’s path.

Why did authorities shut schools and tourist activities for Typhoon Dolphin?

The storm was forecast to bring heavy rain, with 200-400 mm expected in some areas over the next few days. Officials warned of severe flooding and landslides as the typhoon approached.

What emergency measures did Ningbo and national authorities take against Typhoon Dolphin?

Ningbo ordered schools and other educational facilities closed for the weekend and halted water-related activities. National authorities also declared a level III emergency response, the second lowest level, while about 800 ships were docked at Ningbo port.

Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities

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Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached land, with Zhejiang and northern Fujian in its path and Shanghai also threatened. The storm had maximum sustained winds of about 162 kilometers per hour and was expected to bring 200-400 mm of rain. National authorities declared a level III emergency response. Ningbo ordered schools and other educational facilities closed, and about 800 ships were docked at its port.

Key Facts

Forecasters said Typhoon Dolphin could bring heavy rains and raise the risk of severe flooding and landslides in eastern China.
The storm was expected to hit Zhejiang province and northern parts of Fujian province late Sunday.
Many tourist destinations in Zhejiang were shut for Saturday and Sunday, along with all water-based activities including ferries and cruises.
Authorities in Ningbo ordered schools and other educational facilities shut for the weekend.
National authorities declared a level III emergency response, which is the second lowest level.

By AP

Published Aug 8, 2026 3:41 pm KST

In this aerial photo released by Xinhua News Agency, fishing boats take shelter ahead of Typhoon Dolphin at a port in Wenling, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 5. AP-Yonhap

BEIJING — Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin made its way toward land on Saturday.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph). It will bring heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides and is expected to hit Zhejiang province and northern parts of neighboring Fujian province late Sunday. Shanghai is also in the path of the storm.

Forecasters predicted that areas could see 200-400 mm (7.9–15.7 inches) of rainfall over the next few days.

National authorities declared a level III emergency response, the second lowest level.

Many tourist destinations in Zhejiang are shut Saturday and Sunday, as well as all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises.

Authorities in the city of Ningbo, one of the province's largest, ordered schools and other educational facilities shut this weekend and all water-related activities to halt. Some 800 ships are docked at the port.

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