Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island. Typhoon Dolphin is now moving toward the Chinese coast, prompting fresh alerts across the region.
Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan's southern island of Okinawa with powerful winds and heavy rain, causing significant damage. The storm cut power to at least 44,000 buildings on the island and left five people injured.
Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas as the storm passed through. Transport networks were also badly disrupted, with numerous flights and ferry services cancelled.
The typhoon is now moving toward China's eastern coast, prompting regional authorities to accelerate preparations. China's meteorological agency said a red alert would be issued as the storm approaches landfall.
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