Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
The typhoon and associated flooding are likely to disrupt transportation, agriculture, and utilities in affected regions, potentially impacting supply chains and commodity prices. The evacuation of thousands and infrastructure damage may lead to increased government spending on disaster relief and reconstruction.
List of storms named Dolphin is expected to make landfall along China's eastern coast from Sunday to Monday, bringing heavy to torrential rains to multiple regions. Ahead of the storm, China — Beijing issued heavy rainfall warnings across several districts, with hourly rainfall expected to exceed 50 millimeters. The highest rainfall occurred in Miyun district, reaching 99.5 millimeters. Authorities deployed over 2,000 staff to assist with flooding. In China — Shaanxi province, heavy rains and floods collapsed roads, damaged bridges, and disrupted power and communications, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Eastern and southern provinces suspended ferry routes, halted construction, and evacuated fishing boats. Additionally, a heatwave has affected central and eastern regions, with temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and has broken records on the Korea.
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