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Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Typhoon Dolphin, with maximum sustained winds of about 162 km/h (101 mph), is approaching eastern China, expected to impact Zhejiang province, northern Fujian, and Shanghai by late Sunday.
- The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rains of 200-400 mm (7.9–15.7 inches), raising risks of severe flooding and landslides.
- Authorities have declared a level III emergency response and shut down schools, tourist sites, and all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises, in affected areas.
- In Ningbo, one of Zhejiang’s largest cities, schools and educational facilities are closed, and approximately 800 ships are docked at the port as a precaution.
