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China evacuates over one million people ahead of Typhoon Dolphin
Typhoon Dolphin has prompted the evacuation of over one million people in China, where ports have been closed and urgent safety measures have been implemented.
China is facing extreme weather conditions due to the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, known as "Baihaitun" in Mandarin. The cyclone made landfall on Sunday at 5:30 PM local time in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, and hit Wenzhou an hour later. Authorities have reported winds reaching speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour.
Due to the effects of the typhoon, over one million people have been evacuated in several regions of eastern China. Meteorologists have noted that the cyclone is causing intense rainfall not seen in more than a century and a half in Shanghai, leading to heightened flood alerts.
In response to the imminent threat, the Chinese government has issued a red alert and closed ports on the east coast. Transportation services have also been suspended, including over 1,500 flights that have been cancelled so far, according to reports.
Monitoring and rescue teams have been deployed to affected areas, tracking the situation and seeking to minimize risks associated with flooding. Authorities are closely monitoring the storm's development, anticipating its potentially devastating consequences.
The situation has sparked protests in Taipei, where the controls announced by China in the Taiwan Strait due to the storm are being questioned. Taiwanese authorities have expressed concern about the storm's effects on the region and urged preparedness.
The typhoon is expected to continue moving inland, which could amplify the rainfall effects in areas not directly along the coast. The population is being alerted to the possibility of adverse weather conditions in the coming days.