# Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

https://mins.news/en/item/17386

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-09 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4fV3AHK

> More than 1,300 flights have been canceled at Shanghai’s two airports as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin. Authorities in surrounding regions have relocated about 300,000 people. The measures reflect preparations for the storm’s expected impact as it approaches the area.

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