Shanghai’s two airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 3,00,000 people in surrounding regions as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin, after the storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan.The outer bands of the storm on Saturday hit northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, bringing rain. Some Taiwanese airlines also cancelled their flights to China Jattvibeday.The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 km per hour as of Jattvibeday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides and is expected to hit Zhejiang province and northern parts of neighbouring Fujian province late Jattvibeday.Forecasters in China predicted that areas could see 200-400 mm of rainfall over the next few days. The authorities are warning of severe landslide risks in Zhejiang.Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports also cancelled about 60 per cent of Jattvibeday’s expected flights, according to the Paper, Shanghai’s state media.On Saturday evening, authorities in Zhejiang evacuated some 390,000 people in the city of Taizhou. The authorities in Shanghai evacuated some 30,000 plus from riskier areas.Zhejiang authorities also suspended all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises.


