Shanghai's two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights due to Typhoon Dolphin, as reported by infohub.kz.
After the storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan, Chinese authorities evacuated some 300,000 people from surrounding regions. On Saturday, the outer bands of the storm hit northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, bringing rain. Some Taiwanese airlines also canceled their flights to China on Sunday.
The storm's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph) as of Sunday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding and landslides. The typhoon is expected to hit Zhejiang province and northern parts of neighboring Fujian province late Sunday.
Chinese forecasters predicted that areas could see 200-400 mm (7.9-15.7 inches) of rainfall over the next few days. Authorities are warning of severe landslide risks in Zhejiang.
Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports canceled about 60% of Sunday's expected flights, according to The Paper, Shanghai's state media. On Saturday evening, authorities in Zhejiang evacuated some 390,000 people in the city of Taizhou. Authorities in Shanghai evacuated over 30,000 people from riskier areas. Zhejiang authorities also suspended all water-based activities, including ferries and cruises.