Typhoon Dolphin grounds 1,384 flights as Shanghai issues red alert

Typhoon Dolphin is barreling toward eastern China, forcing Shanghai to ground nearly 60% of all flights on Sunday. The National Meteorological Centre issued a red alert at 10am when the storm's center was 215km east of Wenzhou, Zhejiang. Shanghai Airport Group cancelled 1,384 flights — 871 at Pudong International and 513 at Hongqiao International. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International also saw 270 cancellations as the typhoon's outer bands began affecting operations. The storm is projected to weaken after landfall, but not before dumping heavy rain across Zhejiang, Fujian, and surrounding regions.

Both Shanghai and Zhejiang sit in the typhoon's "dangerous semicircle," where winds and precipitation peak. Rail authorities have temporarily suspended service across Shanghai and five provinces — Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Anhui, and Jiangxi — from Sunday through Monday. The red alert signals the highest level of weather warning, reflecting risks of severe flooding, storm surges, and infrastructure damage. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay indoors, and travelers should expect widespread disruption well into early next week.