# Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-july-2026-heavy-rain-warnings > Updated: 2026-08-13T05:06:38.000Z. Sources: 400. Developments: 14. Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 151–162 km/h, prompting China’s highest red typhoon alert. In Japan, the system battered Okinawa, causing injuries and power outages for over 50,000 buildings. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 4 warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and storm surges in Okinawa and Kumamoto. The storm’s approach contributed to a “double-typhoon” scenario alongside Typhoon Chanho. In China, the impact has been catastrophic. Over 1.6 million people were evacuated across Zhejiang, Fujian, and Shanghai. Shanghai recorded historic rainfall, with some stations seeing nearly 400 mm in 24 hours—the highest in over 150 years—leading to severe urban flooding and the cancellation of up to 1,600 flights. In Zhejiang, Taizhou recorded 438 mm of rain, a typhoon record for the province. Beijing also faced intense rainfall, prompting the city’s second-highest rainstorm warning and the suspension of hundreds of bus routes and tourist attractions. As the remnants move toward Hubei and Henan, authorities remain on alert for flooding and landslides. Meteorologists suggest that El Niño and climate change may have contributed to the storm's extreme intensity and longevity. Economic losses are mounting, with the Chinese government allocating 200 million yuan for disaster recovery in Zhejiang. ## Claims - Shanghai's two main passenger airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights. (disputed by 38 sources) - The typhoon injured six people and cut power to more than 50,000 buildings in Okinawa. (disputed by 29 sources) - Typhoon Dolphin had maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h with gusts up to 198 km/h. (disputed by 20 sources) - Typhoon Dolphin had maximum sustained winds of 162 km/h with gusts reaching 216 km/h. (disputed by 13 sources) - Taiwan cancelled 63 international flights due to Typhoon Dolphin. (disputed by 9 sources) - Taiwan suspended dozens of ferry services and cancelled over 180 flights due to the storm. (disputed by 9 sources) - Over 940 flights were canceled at Shanghai's two airports, representing nearly 40 percent of capacity. (disputed by 5 sources) - Typhoon Dolphin is expected to hit the coast with sustained winds of up to 162 km/h. (corroborated by 34 sources) - Parts of central and eastern Zhejiang could receive between 250mm and 500mm of rain. (corroborated by 26 sources) - Authorities in Zhejiang evacuated approximately 390,000 people in Taizhou. (corroborated by 26 sources) - China's National Meteorological Centre issued a red typhoon alert. (corroborated by 25 sources) - More than 500 flights were canceled due to the typhoon. (corroborated by 21 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China Typhoon Dolphin has triggered record-breaking rainfall and flooding across China, impacting Beijing and eastern provinces like Zhejiang following an unusually long 16-day trek across the Pacific. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-dolphin-triggers-record-rainfall-and-flooding-across-china ### 2026-08-11: Typhoon Dolphin causes record rainfall and mass evacuations in China Typhoon Dolphin has triggered massive evacuations of over 1.6 million people in China, causing record-breaking rainfall in Shanghai and severe flooding in Beijing and central provinces. 65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-dolphin-triggers-massive-evacuations-and-record-rainfall-in-china ### 2026-08-08: Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, triggering mass evacuations Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting a red alert and the evacuation of over 1 million people. The storm caused massive flight cancellations in Shanghai and heavy damage in Okinawa. 266 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-dolphin-threatens-chinas-east-coast-with-heavy-rain-and-wind ### 2026-08-06: Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa and approaches China's coast Typhoon Dolphin has struck Okinawa, Japan, causing injuries and power outages, and is now approaching China's coast, prompting port closures, flight cancellations, and emergency flood responses. 115 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-13-dolphin-strikes-okinawa-injuring-four-and-shutting-naha-airport ### 2026-08-05: Japan Meteorological Agency Issues Level‑4 Weather Warnings in Kumamoto and Okinawa Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 4 dry‑weather warnings in Kumamoto and heavy‑rain, landslide and storm‑surge warnings in Okinawa on 6‑7 August 2026, urging evacuations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-meteorological-agency-issues-level4-weather-warnings-in-kumamoto-and-okinawa ### 2026-08-04: Typhoon 13 (Dolphin) threatens Okinawa as Japan faces a double‑typhoon situation Typhoon 13 (Dolphin) nears Okinawa with strong winds and high waves; Typhoon 15 moves northward, creating a double‑typhoon threat for Japan. Exams in Okinawa are cancelled and rescheduled, and coastal warnings, 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-13-to-strike-okinawa-prompting-massive-flight-cancellations ### 2026-08-02: Typhoon 13 heads toward Okinawa, Ogasawara with strong winds Typhoon 13 is forecast to hit Ogasawara on Aug 4 and then move toward Okinawa and southern islands, bringing strong winds, high waves, heavy rain and a heatwave in Kumamoto. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-13-poised-to-strike-okinawa-with-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain ### 2026-08-01: Kitakami River Level‑4 Flood Warning Triggers Evacuations Across Iwate and Miyagi August 2 heavy rain triggered a Level 4 flood warning for the Kitakami River in Iwate and evacuation orders for 213 households in Miyagi’s Wakuya town, disrupting train services and prompting landslide alerts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-tohoku-region-issues-level5-flood-alert-as-rivers-surge ### 2026-07-30: Typhoon No.13, a top‑class storm, nears Japan and drives extreme heat Typhoon No.13, still at 910 hPa, moves toward Ogasawara and possibly Okinawa, while driving near‑40 °C heat across Japan; landslide warning issued in Fukushima. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fukushima-heavy-rain-forces-evacuation-orders-in-inawashiro-and-bandai ### 2026-07-27: Heavy rain sparks landslide and flood alerts in Japan's north Severe rain in late July 2026 led to landslide and flood warnings, road closures and evacuations in Aomori, Toyama, Ishikawa, Niigata and Akita prefectures. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyama-prefecture-heavy-rain-triggers-level4-landslide-warnings ### 2026-07-25: Kyoto Prefecture Issues Heavy Rain Warning Amid Thunderstorms Kyoto’s weather office warned of possible warning‑level rain and thunderstorms on July 27, urging residents to stay alert and avoid flood‑prone areas. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maizuru-city-launches-drought-response-headquarters-and-watersaving-campaign ### 2026-07-25: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Japan's Central and Eastern Regions Heavy rain and thunderstorms across Japan in late July 2026 triggered Kumamoto thunderstorm warnings, severe flooding in Niigata, a first‑ever Level 3 heavy‑rain alert in Ishikawa, rail outages, and forecasts‑‑ 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-issues-widespread-thunderstorm-and-heavyrain-warnings-across-kumamoto-and-tochigi ### 2026-07-22: Japan hit by widespread heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings on July 24 Japan’s weather agencies warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and landslide risks on July 24 across Kumamoto, Tokyo, Niigata and Tochigi, urging caution and monitoring of flooding. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-central-regions-brace-for-severe-rain-and-flood-risks ### 2026-07-16: Japan faces extensive heavy‑rain warnings across multiple prefectures Japan’s meteorological agency issued Level 4 rain, landslide and flood warnings across Kumamoto, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi and Gunma, with record rainfall, road flooding and three people missing after a landslide 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kanto-region-hit-by-sudden-thunderstorms-as-heatwave-persists --- Cite as: Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-july-2026-heavy-rain-warnings