Typhoon Dolphin impact

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Sputnik Mundo

Translated from Spanish
🇨🇳🛶 House Turned into Submarine: Man Trapped by Typhoon Dolphin in China

Typhoon Dolphin turned a home into a submarine in Wenzhou, eastern China. Heavy rains battered the building's windows, completely flooding an outdoor section of the property and leaving the man trapped in his dwelling.

⛈ More than a million people were evacuated due to rising waters in China. Over the weekend alone, nearly a meter of rainfall was recorded in the eastern part of the country.

https://x.com/SputnikMundo/status/2086763731237638377

euronews

Aug 9
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert

https://x.com/euronews/status/2086477915214999572

AFP News Agency

Aug 9
🇨🇳 Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.
➡️ https://u.afp.com/SHgg

https://x.com/AFP/status/2086409662149124482

FRANCE 24 English

🌪️ Typhoon Dolphin is the 13th #typhoon recorded in China this year, after sweeping through Japan’s Okinawa and intensifying monsoon rains in the Philippines.

Scientists warn that a warming planet is making extreme weather events, including powerful typhoons, more frequent and intense

https://x.com/France24_en/status/2086800274266505256

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport.

🔗 In full: https://hongkongfp.com/2026/08/10/ty...-in-east-china

https://x.com/hkfp/status/2086710704950616131

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EL PAÍS

Translated from Spanish
📹 Typhoon ‘Dolphin’ forces the evacuation of over a million people in China and brings rains of unprecedented intensity in more than a century and a half of meteorological records in Shanghai https://social.elpais.com/51tvz

https://x.com/el_pais/status/2086751596348580257

World News Tonight


Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China on Monday, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day.

Read more:


https://x.com/ABCWorldNews/status/2086869177218768947

China Xinhua News

A 5-year-old boy on a remote island in east China's Fujian sustained a severe head injury while Typhoon Dolphin was approaching -- all ships stopped. Local rescuers launched their helicopter into the storm. 23 minutes later, they landed on the hospital roof.
Total mission: 50 min.
#TyphoonDolphin #heartwarming #EmergencyRescue #LifeSaving


https://x.com/XHNews/status/2086732536684884184

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Shanghai Let's meet

Torrential rains brought by Typhoon Dolphin caused waterlogging around landmark Wukang Building on Aug 9.
Emergency drainage operations wrapped up by 2pm the same day. Main roads reopened as standing water cleared.
#Shanghai #WukangBuilding #TyphoonDolphin #ShanghaiWeather

https://x.com/ShLetsMeet/status/2086828500057821449

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Shanghai Let's meet

Ferries were suspended, but Shanghai kept moving. Traffic police worked to ensure safe passage for residents crossing the river.

Fuxing East Road Tunnel was temporarily opened to non-motorized vehicles, with officers on site guiding commuters and ensuring a smooth crossing. 💪🏻

#Shanghai #TyphoonDolphin #ACityForAll

https://x.com/ShLetsMeet/status/2086810755052290550

Shanghai Let's meet

🚇🚄 Metro and rail services are resuming across Shanghai as Typhoon Dolphin’s effects ease.

🚇 Shanghai Metro’s suspended sections resumed service at 3:45pm, while ground-level and elevated sections continue to operate at reduced speeds for safety.

✈️ Pudong and Hongqiao airports resumed takeoffs and landings from noon, with flights gradually returning to normal.

🚄 Passenger train services are also being restored in stages, with multiple routes resuming operations.

🎡 Some attractions and public venues remain closed or are operating on reduced hours, including Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort, CPC First National Congress memorial sites, the Shanghai Natural History Museum and some Shanghai Library branches.

Travelers are advised to check the latest updates before heading out.

#Shanghai #TyphoonDolphin #TravelUpdate #ShanghaiSummer

https://x.com/ShLetsMeet/status/2086745699660771829

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Shanghai Let's meet

🌧️ Heavy rainfall has caused temporary water accumulation in some areas, affecting local traffic.

Firefighters laid out hoses and set up a temporary walkway, helping pedestrians safely pass through the affected area. ❤️

#Shanghai #TyphoonDolphin #ACityForAll

https://x.com/ShLetsMeet/status/2086661354669379888

🚒 When #TyphoonDolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, firefighters were there wherever help was needed.

From removing water at metro stations to rescuing drivers trapped on the road, they worked around the clock to protect the city and its people. Every effort counts. 💪🏻

#Shanghai #Typhoon #ACityForAll

https://x.com/ShLetsMeet/status/2086694008533987785

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For those that cannot view Sputnik posts here is the video of the man’s house that turned into a submarine.

https://x.com/jeoalbant/status/2086492034932642259

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Ruian, China

#TyphoonDolphin packed a punch. 🌧️ Ruian saw 182.5 mm of rain in just 48 hours, enough water to fill West Lake about 17 times.

https://x.com/RuianChina/status/2086830408260620630

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So Shanghai

#TyphoonDolphin brought heavy rain to #Shanghai on the morning of Aug 10, with some areas recording rainfall totals of up to 176mm in 6 hours by 11am.
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To prevent the city's Suzhou Creek from overflowing, Shanghai took an unprecedented step to pump floodwater directly into the Huangpu River for the first time ever. 15 high-capacity pumps were deployed, moving 30,000 cubic meters of water per hour.

#TyphoonDolphin #typhoon
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https://x.com/shanghai490528/status/2086744662271037784

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Jiemian News

🌧️ Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in Zhejiang on Sunday before moving inland.
It brought heavy rain and strong winds to Shanghai, where average rainfall reached nearly 138 mm. More than 500 workers were deployed for flood control.
Dolphin has since moved into Jiangxi, with its impact on Shanghai expected to gradually ease from Monday evening.
#typhoondolphin #typhoon #extremeweather #china #weather #shanghai

https://x.com/jiemian_news/status/2086729532585779285