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Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin nears
Shanghai cancelled more than 1,300 flights on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin approached China’s eastern coast, with winds of 162 km/h. Authorities relocated about 3 lakh people in surrounding regions, including 3.9 lakh…
The Story in Brief
Shanghai cancelled more than 1,300 flights on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin approached China’s eastern coast, with winds of 162 km/h. Authorities relocated about 3 lakh people in surrounding regions, including 3.9 lakh evacuated from Taizhou in Zhejiang and over 30,000 from Shanghai. The outer bands of the storm had already lashed northern Taiwan on Saturday, bringing rain and prompting some Taiwanese airlines to cancel flights to China.
Forecasters predict 200-400 mm of rainfall, raising severe flood and landslide risks in Zhejiang and northern Fujian. Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports cancelled roughly 60% of Sunday’s expected flights, according to state media. Zhejiang also suspended all ferries and cruises. The storm is expected to make landfall late Sunday.
The Indian Opinion
China’s evacuation of lakhs of people is efficient, but the cancellation of 1,300 flights and 60% of Shanghai’s Sunday schedule shows the economic cost. Some narratives paint this as flawless preparedness, ignoring the disruption and the risk of landslides in Zhejiang. The real test is the death toll once the 200-400 mm of rain falls. Watch for casualty numbers from the landslide-prone areas.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, thehindubusinessline.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
