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title: "Typhoon Dolphin's remnants bring heavy rain to Beijing and China"
description: "Most outlets led with the impact of Typhoon Dolphin’s heavy rainfall on Beijing and other parts of China, noting the storm as the country’s strongest of the year and describing flooding and stranded vehicles. The Business Recorder emphasized the moisture channeling into Beijing and Henan, mentioning the capital’s rainfall in terms of annual averages. A few also included a Reuters photo caption describing a flooded street in Zhengzhou. Overall, the framing was consistent, with variations in how specific details like rainfall volume or affected regions were highlighted."
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# Typhoon Dolphin's remnants bring heavy rain to Beijing and China

world · latest filing 12 Aug 2026, 3:22 PM PKT · 7–12 Aug 2026 · 38 articles from 13 outlets over 6 developments

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 12 Aug 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin's remnants bring heavy rain to Beijing and China (5 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the impact of Typhoon Dolphin’s heavy rainfall on Beijing and other parts of China, noting the storm as the country’s strongest of the year and describing flooding and stranded vehicles. The Business Recorder emphasized the moisture channeling into Beijing and Henan, mentioning the capital’s rainfall in terms of annual averages. A few also included a Reuters photo caption describing a flooded street in Zhengzhou. Overall, the framing was consistent, with variations in how specific details like rainfall volume or affected regions were highlighted.

- **Geo News** — [Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677276-rain-pounds-beijing-as-typhoon-dolphin-sweeps-through-china) · 12 Aug 2026, 3:22 PM PKT
  > A person rides on a scooter on a flooded street, amid heavy rainfall brought by remnants of Typhoon Dolphin, in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China August 12, 2026.— Reuters China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key...
- **Daily Times** — [Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain across China](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537456/typhoon-dolphin-brings-heavy-rain-across-china/) · 12 Aug 2026, 3:04 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin has brought heavy rain across large parts of China, including the capital Beijing. The storm became the country’s strongest typhoon this year. Heavy downpours flooded roads and left vehicles stranded in several areas. Meanwhile, the storm set new rainfall records across central and eastern provinces. Authorities warned residents to prepare for further rain […]
- **Dunya News** — [Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967563-rain-pounds-beijing-as-typhoon-dolphin-sweeps-through-china) · 12 Aug 2026, 1:41 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > China's strongest typhoon of the year battered Beijing and other regions with record rainfall, flooding roads and disrupting transport as authorities warned of further heavy rain.
- **Dawn** — [Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China](https://www.dawn.com/news/2022346/rain-pounds-beijing-as-typhoon-dolphin-sweeps-through-china) · 12 Aug 2026, 12:53 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > China’s strongest typhoon this year lashed wide swathes of the country, battering the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and stranded vehicles, after setting new rainfall records in central and eastern provinces. The world’s second-largest economy is increasingly battling destructive weather that scientists link to climate change, especially this year, as an emerging El N...
- **Business Recorder** — [Typhoon Dolphin's remnants brings torrential rain to Beijing](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434455/typhoon-dolphins-remnants-brings-torrential-rain-to-beijing) · 12 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing
  > BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants channelled vast amounts of moisture into Beijing and the central province of Henan on Wednesday, as the capital braced to receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall in 24 hours. Dolphin, the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, has weakened after travelling more than 6,000 km (3,728 miles), but its remnants are drawing tropical moisture d...

### 11 Aug 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin moves inland into Hubei, brings heavy rain to central China (4 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Typhoon Dolphin moved inland into the central Chinese province of Hubei, bringing heavy rain and prompting closures of tourist areas and construction projects. The framing was largely consistent, with similar wording and emphasis on the storm’s movement and impact. One outlet briefly mentioned flood alerts and 250mm of rain forecast, while others described the warnings more generally.

- **Aaj News (English)** — [Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall over next 24 hours](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467341/beijing-braces-for-one-third-of-its-annual-rainfall-over-next-24-hours) · 11 Aug 2026, 9:35 AM PKT
  > The densely populated Chinese capital of ‌Beijing braced for the expected onset of more than one-third of its annual rainfall over 24 ​hours starting late on Tuesday as ​moisture from Typhoon Dolphin to the south converged ⁠with cool air over northern China. From ​Tuesday evening through Thursday, most areas in ​Beijing will experience heavy downpours with a cumulative rainfall of over 100mm in...
- **Dunya News** — [Typhoon Dolphin's vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967331-typhoon-dolphins-vast-storm-system-pushes-inland-threatens-central-c) · 11 Aug 2026, 9:26 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin moves into Hubei, with up to 250mm of rain forecast and flood alerts issued across central China.
- **Business Recorder** — [Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall over next 24 hours](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434263/beijing-braces-for-one-third-of-its-annual-rainfall-over-next-24-hours) · 11 Aug 2026, 8:20 AM PKT · 99% identical wording to the newest filing
  > BEIJING: The densely populated Chinese capital of Beijing braced ​for the expected onset of ‌more than one-third of its annual rainfall over 24 hours starting ​late on Tuesday as ​moisture from Typhoon Dolphin to the south ⁠converged with cool air ​over northern China. From Tuesday evening ​through Thursday, most areas in Beijing will experience heavy downpours with a cumulative ​rainfall of ov...
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Typhoon Dolphin’s vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2654169/world) · 11 Aug 2026, 8:08 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing
  > XIANGYANG, China: Typhoon Dolphin churned deeper inland to the central Chinese province of Hubei on Tuesday, prompting the closure of tourist areas and suspension of construction projects, as forecasters warned of the danger of extreme rainfall in the province’s mountainous northwest.

### 10 Aug 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations (7 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China’s eastern coast, noting the evacuation of over one million residents and widespread flight cancellations. While the Business Recorder and Aaj News (English) highlighted the impact of heavy rain and flooding, particularly in Shanghai, BOL News led with the scale of the evacuation and the highest typhoon warning issued. The Nation and Dunya News both mentioned the storm’s strength and disruption to transport, with the latter emphasizing the 151 km/h wind speeds and flood risks. Overall, the coverage was largely consistent, with slight variations in the framing of the storm’s immediate effects.

- **Dunya News** — [Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967245-storms-from-dolphin-soak-chinas-east-ground-nearly-950-shanghai-flig) · 10 Aug 2026, 6:33 PM PKT
  > Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populous city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centres
- **Samaa** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits China, over 1 million evacuated](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354984-typhoon-dolphin-hits-china-over-1-million-evacuated) · 10 Aug 2026, 5:20 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin, China’s strongest cyclone this year, hits Zhejiang with heavy rain, strong winds, evacuations and major transport disruption.
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Typhoon Dolphin drenches eastern China, grounds hundreds of flights](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467231/typhoon-dolphin-drenches-eastern-china-grounds-hundreds-of-flights) · 10 Aug 2026, 2:17 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin’s wake inundated several provinces in China’s ‌east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather. Dolphin packed maximum sustained winds of 151 km/h near its centre when it made landfall in Zhejiang, the province to the south and west of Shanghai, on Sunday eve...
- **The Express Tribune** — [Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623107/storms-from-dolphin-soak-chinas-east-ground-nearly-950-shanghai-flights) · 10 Aug 2026, 11:24 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > China Eastern Airlines trying to resume flights to Shanghai, Zhejiang, other destinations in 'orderly manner'
- **BOL News** — [Typhoon Dolphin forces China to evacuate over one million residents](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/typhoon-dolphin-forces-china-to-evacuate-over-one-million-residents/) · 10 Aug 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Authorities issued the country’s highest level typhoon warning before the storm arrived. The post Typhoon Dolphin forces China to evacuate over one million residents appeared first on BOL News.
- **The Nation** — [Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations](https://www.nation.com.pk/10-Aug-2026/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-china-flight-cancellations-evacuations) · 10 Aug 2026, 8:50 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Yuhuan City in Zhejiang - Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.
- **Business Recorder** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast; over 1m evacuated](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434047/typhoon-dolphin-hits-chinas-east-coast-over-1m-evacuated) · 10 Aug 2026, 4:40 AM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing
  > BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country’s eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The typhoon has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Typhoon Dolphin ma...

### 9 Aug 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings (7 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the impending landfall of Typhoon Dolphin on China’s east coast and the associated flood warnings, describing the storm’s strength and the anticipated impact of torrential rain and powerful winds. A few also noted the storm’s earlier effects in Japan, including six injuries and power outages, while one outlet highlighted the disruption in China, including over 1,000 flight cancellations and evacuations.

- **24 News HD** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan and China, disrupting power and air travel](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Aug-2026/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japan-china-disrupting-power-air-travel) · 9 Aug 2026, 10:51 PM PKT
  > Typhoon Dolphin has caused disruption in Japan and China, leaving six people injured in Japan’s Okinawa region and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings.
- **Dunya News** — [Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967085-shanghai-cancels-1300-flights-as-typhoon-dolphin-hits-chinas-eastern) · 9 Aug 2026, 10:31 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Heavy rains have created a risk of severe flooding in Zhejiang, and authorities have warned of severe landslide risks.
- **Daily Times** — [Typhoon Dolphin to hit China, raising flood and landslide risks](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535919/typhoon-dolphin-to-hit-china-raising-flood-and-landslide-risks/) · 9 Aug 2026, 4:46 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin is expected to reach China’s eastern coast late Sunday, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain that could trigger widespread flooding and landslides. The storm has already crossed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and disrupting electricity supplies to more than 50,000 buildings. Chinese authorities have responded by moving offshore workers to safety […]
- **Geo News** — [Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676824-typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-china-after-flight-cancellations-evacuations) · 9 Aug 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing
  > People use umbrellas and raincoats as winds intensify ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin in Shanghai, China, August 9, 2026. — Reuters Centre of typhoon moved over coastline near Yuhuan City. Maximum wind speeds more than 150km per hour. Effects felt as far away as...
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467123/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings) · 9 Aug 2026, 3:05 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s ​east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad ‌swathe of eastern China. Typhoon Dolphin has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Before its landfall in China, authoritie...
- **Business Recorder** — [Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433967/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings) · 9 Aug 2026, 10:20 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin ​is set to make landfall on China’s east coast overnight Sunday, bringing torrential rain and ‌powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. Typhoon Dolphin has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Before its landfall in C...
- **The Express Tribune** — [Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622913/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-chinas-east-coast-triggering-flood-warnings) · 9 Aug 2026, 6:41 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Storm's 162kph winds threaten to batter homes, infrastructure after injuring six in southern Japan

### 8 Aug 2026 — Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall (6 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, with varying numbers of injured people and power outages—some noting six injured and over 50,000 buildings without power, while others cited five injured and 14,000 affected buildings. All emphasized China’s preparations, including port closures and ferry suspensions. Dunya News briefly mentioned five elderly people sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, while Daily Times used slightly different phrasing to describe the event’s impact on Japan and China. The framing remained largely consistent across outlets, with minor differences in reported casualty and infrastructure disruption figures.

- **Daily Times** — [Typhoon Dolphin disrupts Japan, China operations](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535577/typhoon-dolphin-disrupts-japan-china-operations/) · 8 Aug 2026, 11:34 PM PKT
  > Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and disrupting power supplies. China also closed ports and suspended ferries ahead of the storm’s expected landfall. Five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Okinawa, while another person was injured in Kagoshima. Strong winds caused power outages across both prefectures. Read more: ...
- **Dawn** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021508/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japans-okinawa-china-shuts-ports-ahead-of-landfall) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:58 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast. Five elderly people, three of whom fell due to strong winds, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Okinawa while another person was injured in Kagoshima ...
- **Dunya News** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/966896-typhoon-dolphin-hits-japans-okinawa-china-shuts-ports-ahead-of-landf) · 8 Aug 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind
- **Business Recorder** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433861/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japans-okinawa-china-shuts-ports-ahead-of-landfall) · 8 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing
  > TOKYO/BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast. The storm was about 160 km (99 miles) northwest of Kume Island in Okinawa as of 0300 GMT, moving northwest at 15 kph (9 mph), the Japan Meteorological Ag...
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466960/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japans-okinawa-china-shuts-ports-ahead-of-landfall) · 8 Aug 2026, 10:09 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon ​Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power ‌to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast. The storm was about 160 km northwest of Kume Island in Okinawa as of 0300 GMT, moving northwest at 15kph, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Five elderly people su...
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653879/world) · 8 Aug 2026, 5:08 AM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing
  > TOKYO/BEIJING: Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast. Five elderly people, three of whom fell due to strong winds, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Okinawa while another person was injure...

### 7 Aug 2026 — Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin (3 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the heavy rainfall in Beijing and the approach of Typhoon Dolphin. Arab News Pakistan and The News International both highlighted the immediate weather impact and warnings of potential disasters like floods and landslides, while Dunya News briefly noted the timing of the typhoon’s expected landfall. The framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, focusing on the weather event and its regional implications.

- **Dunya News** — [Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/966797-heavy-rains-drench-beijing-as-china-braces-for-typhoon-dolphin) · 7 Aug 2026, 8:05 PM PKT
  > The extreme rains come as China readies for Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to make landfall along the country's eastern coast from Sunday to Monday
- **The News International** — [Typhoon Dolphin tracks toward Eastern China after heavy rain drenches Beijing](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411540-typhoon-dolphin-tracks-toward-eastern-china-after-heavy-rain-drenches-beijing) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:35 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Typhoon Dolphin tracks toward Eastern China after heavy rain drenches BeijingMultiple districts across Beijing issued urgent heavy rainfall warnings as torrential downpours struck the Chinese capital, coinciding with nationwide preparations for the approach of Typhoon Dolphin.As weather alert...
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653761/world) · 7 Aug 2026, 5:08 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing
  > BEIJING: Multiple districts ‌in Beijing issued heavy rainfall warnings on Friday evening, with authorities warning residents of disasters ​, including floods in the city center and also mudslides and landslides in agricultural and mountainous areas. The extreme rains come as China readies for Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to make landfall along the country’s eastern coast ‌from Sunday to ‌...

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