Typhoon Dolphin Impacts Japan and Approaches China
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Typhoon Dolphin, Japanese authorities, Chinese authorities
Okinawa and Kagoshima, Japan; Zhejiang and Fujian, China
August 8, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/8/2026, 6:51:00 PM
Typhoon Dolphin caused injuries to six people and power outages for over 50,000 buildings in Okinawa and Kagoshima. The storm is moving toward China, with landfall expected between late Sunday and early Monday. China has issued high-level weather alerts and suspended transport services in affected regions.
- Earlier version 18/8/2026, 4:11:01 PM
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