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Tropical Storm Dolphin disrupts eastern China

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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-30
Attention
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10
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General
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The storm disrupted air travel and rail services in eastern China, leading to significant flight cancellations and potential revenue losses for airlines and airports. The tourism sector in affected areas, including Hangzhou's West Lake, faced temporary closures, while the broader economic impact includes costs from evacuations and infrastructure damage.

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List of storms named Dolphin made landfall in China — Zhejiang province, China, on Sunday evening as a typhoon with winds of 151 km/h, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding across eastern China. On Monday, China — Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports cancelled over 900 flights (about 40% of expected), following about 1,300 cancellations the previous day, according to Shanghai Airport Group. China — Shanghai suspended some metro lines, and China Railway Group Limited suspended 115 trains. Authorities evacuated over 760,000 people, including more than 390,000 in Taizhou, and closed scenic spots in Hangzhou. The storm also intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines, triggering floods and landslides in Philippines — Luzon, where a landslide in Baguio killed five people and left others missing, raising the regional death toll to 15. More than a million people were affected in the Philippines. Dolphin weakened as it moved northwest, while Tropical Storm Chan-hom approached Japan's Pacific coast.

90 Shanghai Airport Group cancelled flights
90 List of storms named Dolphin forced evacuations China
80 List of storms named Dolphin intensified monsoon Philippines
70 China Railway Group Limited suspended trains
cnt
The storm caused significant disruption and damage in eastern China, including flight cancellations and evacuations.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -40.0
oth
The storm is the central event, causing widespread disruption and damage across eastern China and the Philippines.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -50.0
priv
The group cancelled over 900 flights at its airports, leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -40.0
loc
The province was the main landfall area, experiencing severe flooding and widespread evacuations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -40.0
cnt
The storm intensified monsoon rains, causing floods and landslides, with at least 15 deaths and over a million affected.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -40.0
loc
Major flight cancellations and metro suspensions disrupted daily life and business.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -40.0
stock
Suspended 115 trains, affecting rail travel and causing inconvenience to passengers.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -30.0
loc
Experienced intensified monsoon rains, leading to floods and landslides, including a deadly landslide in Baguio.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -40.0
govactor
Provided tracking and forecasts for the storm, aiding in preparedness and response.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
loc
Evacuated over 160,000 people from riskier areas due to the storm.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -30.0
govactor
Reported the death toll and affected population in the Philippines, coordinating disaster response.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -20.0
cnt
Experienced heavy rain from the storm over the weekend, though no major damage reported.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -20.0
govactor
Monitored Tropical Storm Chan-hom, which was approaching Japan, though not directly impacted by Dolphin.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Facing potential impact from Tropical Storm Chan-hom, which was forecast to make landfall soon.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
oth
A separate storm approaching Japan, not directly related to Dolphin but part of the regional weather pattern.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
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