Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in densely populated eastern China, meteorological authorities say, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.

Authorities in eastern China are shutting schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin heads for the coast.

Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region.

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