China Cancels Flights, Issues Evacuation Orders as Typhoon Dolphin Looms The People's Republic is no stranger to severe weather events, but this week's Typhoon Dolphin looms as a potent reminder of China's vulnerability to climate driven disasters.
As the storm barrels towards its densely populated eastern coast, authorities have issued a red alert and cancelled flights in and out of the region.
In Fujian province, nearly 100,000 people have been relocated from areas deemed at risk, while over 1,400 flights have been cancelled at Shanghai's two main passenger airports.