China evacuated approximately one million people from their homes as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening.
- The storm affected Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
- Around one million people were evacuated from their homes.
- The evacuation was reported by the BBC.
China evacuated around one million people from their homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrived, according to the BBC. The storm made landfall on Sunday evening.
The typhoon affected Shanghai and other parts of eastern China, the BBC reported.
At the time of the BBC’s report, details beyond the landfall, the areas affected and the number of people evacuated were not provided in the available source information.
Why it matters
Typhoons can cause widespread disruption and danger to life in densely populated coastal regions. According to the BBC, around one million people were evacuated as the storm reached eastern China.
Frequently asked questions
When did Typhoon Dolphin make landfall?
According to the BBC, Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening.
Which areas were affected?
The BBC reported that the storm affected Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
How many people were evacuated?
Around one million people were evacuated from their homes, according to the BBC.
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BBC Science: Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.