Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Japan and China; Flights Face Cancellations
A very big storm called Typhoon Dolphin is causing problems in East Asia.
East Asia is a part of the world near Japan and China.
The storm is stopping planes, boats, and airports from working normally.
It first hit a place in Japan called Okinawa.
The wind there was super strong, blowing up to 144 kilometers per hour.
Because of this, the airport in Naha was closed down.
All flights going in and out were cancelled for a while.
The Japanese government told people living in Okinawa and Kagoshima to leave their homes to be safe.
There was heavy rain and dangerous waves, too.
If you are planning to travel there, you should check your flight before you go.
Typhoon Dolphin has become the biggest travel disruption story in East Asia this week, affecting flights, ferries and airport operations.
The storm lashed Japan's Okinawa prefecture with winds of up to 144 kmph.
Naha Airport was closed, cancelling all domestic and international flights for a period.
Japanese authorities issued evacuation orders for residents in Okinawa and Kagoshima.
Heavy rain and dangerous waves battered the region, affecting Japan, China and parts of Taiwan.
- Who
- Typhoon Dolphin, which prompted Japanese authorities to issue evacuation orders for residents in Okinawa and Kagoshima
- What
- The typhoon disrupted travel across East Asia, closing Naha Airport and cancelling flights, ferries and other airport operations
- When
- This week
- Where
- Japan (Okinawa and Kagoshima), China, and parts of Taiwan
- Why
- Winds of up to 144 kmph, heavy rain and dangerous waves made travel unsafe
- Storm
- Typhoon Dolphin
- Maximum wind speed
- Up to 144 kmph in Okinawa
- Closed airport
- Naha Airport
- Flight status
- All domestic and international flights cancelled for a period
- Evacuation orders
- Issued for Okinawa and Kagoshima
- Affected areas
- Japan, China, parts of Taiwan
- Affected transport
- Flights, ferries, airport operations
- Region
- East Asia