Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
The Guardian Environment • 8/8/2026 – 8/10/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-08-082026-08-10
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3h
Age
12
Sources
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2
Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-08-08
- 2026-08-09
- 2026-08-10Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 11 sources
China: Typhoon Dolphin prompts mass evacuation, canceled flights
Deutsche Welle • Today
Typhoon Dolphin Barrels Into China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
The New York Times • Today
Shanghai cancels at least 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s eastern coast
AP News • Today
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Euronews • Today
Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast, over 1 million evacuated
The Straits Times • Today
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after evacuations, flight cancellations
Japan Times • 1 day ago
China cancels flights, issues evacuation orders as Typhoon Dolphin looms
France24 • 1 day ago
Red alert: Shanghai cancels 60% of flights as Typhoon Dolphin closes in
South China Morning Post • 1 day ago
Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
The Hindu • 1 day ago
Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings
Reuters • 1 day ago
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