Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa region on Saturday, bringing strong winds and disrupting transport and infrastructure as the storm moved westward toward China.
According to Reuters, six people were injured in Japan, while more than 50,000 buildings across Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures experienced power outages. Airlines including ANA and Japan Airlines cancelled flights as the storm affected the region.
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Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan's southern Okinawa region.
Six people were reported injured in Japan.
More than 50,000 buildings experienced power outages across Okinawa and Kagoshima.
ANA and Japan Airlines cancelled flights because of the storm.
China closed ports and suspended ferry services ahead of the storm.
Authorities warned of heavy rainfall and possible flooding and landslides in affected Chinese regions.
The typhoon recorded sustained winds of around 162 kmph, with gusts reaching approximately 216 kmph, according to the latest reports. The storm primarily affected Okinawa and Amami Island before moving toward the East China Sea.
China has been preparing for the storm's arrival, with authorities issuing high-level warnings and taking precautionary measures in coastal areas. Ferry services were suspended, ports were closed and fishing boats were recalled. Some airport and rail operations were also affected.
The storm is expected to affect parts of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, as well as areas around Shanghai. Chinese authorities have also warned of heavy rainfall, with the potential for flooding and landslides in affected areas.
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Why This Matters
Typhoon Dolphin has affected transport, electricity supply and other infrastructure in Japan while posing a significant weather threat to parts of eastern China. The storm's heavy rainfall and strong winds could create risks of flooding, landslides and further disruption to transportation and coastal activities in areas along its projected path.
