Chinese authorities have evacuated over one million residents from their homes in eastern regions including Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall this week. The powerful storm brought heavy rain and caused transportation disruptions across the affected areas, with nearly 1,000 flights being cancelled in Shanghai alone on Monday. Despite being downgraded to a tropical storm, Chinese meteorological authorities have warned of continued torrential rains, severe flooding, and landslide risks through Wednesday as the storm moves northward. The typhoon is China's strongest this year and packed maximum wind speeds of 150km/h (94mph) upon first impact in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province on Sunday evening. Authorities have issued their highest-level red alert for Dolphin, with additional provinces such as Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, and the city of Shanghai bracing for heavy rainfall through Monday. Local governments are urging citizens to avoid outdoor activities and have closed several tourist attractions, including parts of Disneyland and Legoland, as well as viewing platforms along the Bund in Shanghai. Flooding has been reported in the former French Concession area, with footage showing ground-floor businesses submerged. A nine-year-old boy from Wenling, Zhejiang is currently missing after being swept into the sea. Chinese officials have not yet reported any casualties, but parts of Zhejiang could receive 250mm to 500mm of rain over the next few days. In addition to evacuations and emergency shelters in Wenzhou and Taizhou, maritime authorities in Fujian province have suspended ferry routes and halted offshore construction projects. The storm moved over a distance of 6,000km before making landfall, suggesting a lifespan more than three times that of an average typhoon. Misinformation regarding the storm has been spreading quickly on Chinese internet platforms, with two individuals detained for distributing misleading content. El Niño conditions this year have contributed to the storm's intensity, potentially leading to stronger and more frequent typhoons in the western Pacific region between May and October.