China issues red alert, Shanghai airports cancel 1,384 flights as Typhoon Dolphin approaches

Published Aug 9, 07:16 AM UTC

China has issued a red alert as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast, prompting Shanghai's two main airports to cancel a total of 1,384 flights. The storm is expected to bring severe weather, including huge waves, as seen in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. The red alert is the highest level in China's four-tier warning system, indicating the typhoon poses an imminent threat. The cancellations aim to ensure passenger safety as the storm nears. The article, published by Singapore's Business Times on August 9, 2026, highlights the significant disruption to air travel and the precautionary measures taken by authorities in response to the approaching typhoon.