Beijing: After shaking Taiwan, Typhoon Dolphin is now moving towards the east tailspin of China. Given its speed and strength, there was massive devastation in Shanghai on Sunday. Increasingly than 1,300 flights had to be cancelled from both Hongqiao and Pudong airports. There is an zestful of torrential rain with strong wind in the coastal areas. The government has deployed rescue teams in inflowing and landslide areas.
Why is the storm now moving towards China?
Dolphin hit northern parts of Taiwan on Saturday. Heavy rain occurred in many areas including the wanted Taipei. After this the storm unfurled moving towards China. Its maximum sustained wind speed was recorded at virtually 162 kilometers per hour on Sunday morning. According to the estimates of the Meteorological Department, its maximum impact can be seen in some parts of Zhejiang and Fujian.
Why did increasingly than 1300 flights have to be cancelled in Shanghai?
There has moreover been a major impact on air traffic due to the storm. Well-nigh 60 percent of Sunday's scheduled flights were cancelled at both major airports in Shanghai. The number of cancelled flights from both the airports combined was increasingly than 1300. In view of the bad weather, there is a possibility of remoter impact on flight operations in the coming hours.
Where is the risk of rain greatest?
Due to dolphins, there has been a warning of heavy rain in the eastern part of China during the next few days. According to Reuters, some parts of Zhejiang may receive 250 to 500 mm of rain. Due to continuous heavy rains, the water level of rivers may rise and there may be a danger of floods in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly areas.
Ban imposed on movement in the sea also?
China's coastal authorities have begun limiting maritime activities superiority of the storm. Ferry and trip services have been halted in Zhejiang. Ships have moreover been instructed to return to unscratched places. Increasingly than 500 ships have been moved to a unscratched place from Shanghai's Yangshan Port.
Were lakhs of people evacuated to unscratched places?
In view of the fear of the storm, a large number of people in China have been sent to unscratched places. In Taizhou municipality of Zhejiang, well-nigh 3.90 lakh people were evacuated from potentially dangerous areas and taken to unscratched places. At the same time, increasingly than 30 thousand people have been evacuated from sensitive areas of Shanghai. Officials have asked people living in areas prone to floods and landslides to remain alert.
What will happen next?
After the storm hits the coast, its wind speed will gradually reduce. But the effect of rain will last for several days. The biggest snooping of the wardship right now is floods and landslides. Emergency zestful continues in Zhejiang and Fujian. Air and sea traffic is stuff continuously monitored in Shanghai. At present, the next 48 hours are very important for the east tailspin of China.
