Typhoon Dolphin sweeps across eastern China and drives large-scale evacuations, while forecasts warn Beijing could receive very heavy rainfall as the storm moves deeper inland. One source reports that more than a million people are moved to safety over the weekend as the typhoon makes landfall.
As Dolphin progresses toward central areas and continues funneling moisture northward, outlets describe preparedness measures including closing tourist areas and suspending some construction projects in Beijing and other regions. The Beijing meteorological service forecasts that from late Tuesday through Thursday, heavy downpours will affect most parts of the capital, with cumulative rainfall of more than 150mm in 24 hours—far above typical conditions for the season. Other reporting adds that the storm is churning toward Hubei, raising risks of flooding and landslides as it advances.
Differences between outlets focus mainly on geography and emphasis: one highlights the scale of evacuations and Beijing’s rainfall projections, while another stresses the typhoon’s deeper inland track toward Hubei and the anticipated impacts as it draws moisture toward Beijing.
