# China cancels flights and orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin nears

https://mins.news/en/item/17343

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-09 08:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/flight-cancellations-evacuations-as-china-braces-for-typhoon-dolphin?traffic_source=rss

> China is preparing for Typhoon Dolphin as the storm moves toward the country’s eastern coast. More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled in response to the approaching weather system. Winds reached 162km/h overnight, highlighting the storm’s strength. Authorities are also ordering evacuations as the typhoon draws closer. The measures are disrupting air travel and affecting coastal communities.

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