Typhoon Dolphin Brings Heavy Rain and Floods to Eastern China

On August 10, 2026, intense rainfall and storms followed Typhoon Dolphin’s path throughout eastern China, soaking coastal areas and inundating streets in Shanghai. The typhoon initially hit Zhejiang province, south and west of Shanghai, with maximum sustained winds exceeding 90 mph, eventually weakening to a tropical storm.

Despite weakening, the storm’s rain clouds continued to drench eastern provinces, including Anhui, Jiangsu, and Shandong on Monday. In suburban districts Jiading and Qingpu, near Shanghai’s center, many streets remained flooded, with residents sharing live videos on social media showing knee-high murky waters. Reuters has not verified these videos.

Due to the typhoon, Shanghai airports canceled 943 flights, reducing their overall capacity by nearly 40% on Monday, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. Strong winds and heavy rain led to accidents like a truck flipping over in Zhejiang’s Wenzhou, seen in a TikTok video; the condition of the driver remains unknown.

As the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, Dolphin is anticipated to move further into central provinces Hubei and Henan, carrying moisture northward. In Beijing, authorities raised warnings for heavy rain and prepared to initiate flood control measures starting Tuesday morning.

Dolphin has traveled over 3,700 miles before making landfall. This journey granted it a lifecycle three times longer than an average typhoon and involved an extensive cloud system covering eastern China. This impact is compared to Typhoon Doksuri from 2023, which caused severe damage in Fujian province and resulted in record-breaking rains in Beijing.

Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei should prepare for continued rainfall until Thursday as storm clouds encounter colder northern air. CCTV emphasized the importance of bracing for upcoming rain in these areas.