Chinese authorities expect at least four typhoons to impact the country during an unusually active 2026 storm season [1].
This surge in tropical cyclones tests the resilience of China's infrastructure and emergency response systems as multiple storms strike different regions in rapid succession.
The current season has already seen significant devastation across the country. In southwestern China, Typhoon Maysak caused at least 159 deaths [6]. Other storms, including Nara, Dolphin, and Bavi, have contributed to a period of extreme weather that has threatened large portions of the mainland [1, 2].
Typhoon Dolphin caused widespread disruption on the eastern coast. Authorities evacuated more than 1 million people to avoid the storm's path [3, 4]. During its passage, the typhoon recorded winds reaching 150 kilometres per hour [5].
Heavy rainfall has plagued the southern province of Guangxi. In some parts of the region, more than 250 millimetres of rain fell [1]. These deluge levels have increased the risk of flooding, and landslides in mountainous areas.
The active season has affected diverse geographical areas, from the eastern coast and Shanghai to the southern interior [1, 3, 4]. Authorities continue to monitor the Pacific for additional formations as the storm season persists.
“At least four typhoons are expected to impact China”
The frequency and intensity of these storms in 2026 suggest a volatile climate pattern that exceeds typical seasonal norms. The combination of high-velocity winds on the coast and extreme precipitation in the interior forces the Chinese government to manage simultaneous crises across multiple provinces, straining logistics and disaster relief resources.
