Typhoon Dolphin's vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China

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Typhoon Dolphin moved further inland into central China's Hubei province causing closure of tourist sites and suspension of construction projects due to extreme rainfall hazards, particularly in the mountainous northwest. Authorities have issued warnings about the severe weather related risks.

XIANGYANG, China, Aug 11 - Typhoon Dolphin churned deeper inland to the central Chinese province of Hubei on Tuesday, prompting the closure of tourist areas and suspension of construction projects, as forecasters warned of the danger of extreme rainfall in the province's mountainous northwest.