China braces for Typhoon Dolphin after storm lashes Japan's southern islands

Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.

Aug 9, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China

Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.

Aug 8, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

Aug 8, 2026

China braces for Typhoon Dolphin after storm lashes Japan's southern islands

Typhoon Dolphin has lashed Japan's southern islands of Okinawa and turned towards China, where it is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday local time.

Aug 8, 2026