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WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG: Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest storm to hit China so far this year, made landfall on the country’s eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds while raising the risk of flooding and landslides.
According to China’s meteorological authorities, the typhoon made landfall near Yuyuan in Zhejiang province at about 5.30pm on Sunday. At the time of landfall, maximum sustained winds near the centre of the storm reached 42 metres per second, or about 151km per hour.
Authorities moved workers operating at sea to safer locations and ordered vessels to return to port as the storm approached. Monitoring was also stepped up around reservoirs, mountain streams, areas vulnerable to landslides, construction sites and tourist destinations.
The meteorological department forecast heavy rainfall through 10 August across Zhejiang, Shanghai, northern Fujian, northeastern Jiangxi, central and southern Anhui and much of Jiangsu. The storm disrupted transport across eastern China, with more than one million people reportedly moved to safer locations and around 1,500 flights cancelled.
Authorities have warned of further disruption as heavy rain continues, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides. Emergency measures have been put in place across affected areas as officials monitor the typhoon’s progress and prepare for possible flooding, landslides and other weather-related hazards.
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