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China evacuates 1 million as Typhoon Dolphin hits

9/10/2026

Summary

China Evacuates Residents

China evacuated over one million residents after Typhoon Dolphin struck its east coast.
Dolphin lasted 16 days and traveled nearly 4,000 miles across the Asia-Pacific.
Forecasters project this season’s typhoon activity could be 60 percent above the historical average.
Asian economies have already incurred tens of billions of dollars in losses from this year’s extreme weather.

Summary

Laos Cuts Exports

Record El Niño could slash hydropower output, pushing Southeast Asia toward coal and gas.
Hydropower generation fell 21 TWh in 2023 versus 2022 despite 500 MW new capacity.
Laos cut electricity exports to Thailand by 30% during the dry season, straining regional supply chains.
Laos spent US$240 million on energy imports from Thailand during the 2023 El Niño.
ASEAN lacks a region-wide mechanism to manage climate-related power-system stress, prompting calls for diversified resources.

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China Evacuates Residents

China evacuated over one million residents after Typhoon Dolphin struck its east coast.
Dolphin lasted 16 days and traveled nearly 4,000 miles across the Asia-Pacific.
Forecasters project this season’s typhoon activity could be 60 percent above the historical average.
Asian economies have already incurred tens of billions of dollars in losses from this year’s extreme weather.

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