- Typhoon Dolphin caused injuries, power cuts in Japan's Okinawa.
- China prepares for storm, issues orange-category typhoon warning.
- Ports closed, ferry services suspended in China's coastal areas.
Typhoon Dolphin: Tropical cyclone ‘Typhoon Dolphin’ on Saturday hit Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, causing injuries, power cuts and flight cancellations. The storm is now moving towards China, where authorities have closed ports and ferry routes as they brace for its arrival.
Six People Injured In Japan
According to a Reuters report, six people were injured in Japan because of the strong winds. Five elderly people were hurt in Okinawa, including three who fell because of the powerful winds. Another person was injured in Kagoshima. Authorities stated that injuries were not life-threatening.
More Than 50,000 Buildings Lose Power
The storm also caused major power cuts across the country. Nearly 39,000 buildings in Kagoshima were without electricity, while more than 12,000 buildings in Okinawa were affected. Domestic airlines ANA and Japan Airlines cancelled flights to and from Okinawa due to dangerous weather. The typhoon had maximum sustained winds of 162 kph, with gusts reaching 216 kph. Videos that have emerged online showed heavy rain battering the cities as the cyclone approached.
Typhoon Dolphin is currently hitting Okinawa, Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. pic.twitter.com/OpVFkpGtsi
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) August 7, 2026
China Prepares For Storm
Typhoon Dolphin is expected to reach the Chinese eastern coast between late Sunday and early Monday. Beijing has classified Dolphin as an orange-category typhoon, which is the second-highest warning level. The storm is likely to make landfall between Zhoushan city in Zhejiang province and Fuding city in Fujian province.
Typhoon Dolphin pounds Okinawa, Japan with fierce winds and dangerous conditions. Evacuation orders issued for nearly 260,000 people and 500+ flights canceled. https://t.co/upTxtB2EtJ pic.twitter.com/JjTaTMFy0c
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) August 7, 2026
Ports And Ferries Shut Down
The China National Meteorological Center said winds near the centre of the typhoon may reach 38-45 metres per second (85-101 mph). As a precautionary measure, Zhejiang province raised its coastal typhoon warning to the highest level and stopped port operations. Authorities in eastern and southern China also suspended ferry services and stopped some construction work.
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