Central Meteorological Observatory Warns of Prolonged Heavy Rain on August 10, 2026
On August 10, 2026, the Central Meteorological Observatory warned that Typhoon Baihaitun would bring sustained widespread heavy rain to parts of eastern and central China over the next three days. Delivery firms including Meituan, J&T Express, and ZTO Express adjusted operations, with some coastal outlets suspending services. Riders slowed down, and platforms extended deadlines. J&T and ZTO activated emergency plans, pre-positioned flood control supplies, and moved parcels to safe areas. Services were expected to resume as conditions improved.
On August 10, 2026, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued a weather advisory stating that due to Typhoon Baihaitun penetrating inland, sustained widespread heavy rain will affect Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Henan, Hebei and other areas over the next three days, with locally torrential downpours, and some regions will experience short-duration intense rainfall, thunderstorm gales and other convective weather. As a result, food delivery and courier services in the affected areas have activated dynamic adjustment mechanisms. At a Meituan rider station in Baoshan District, Shanghai, operations were adjusted dynamically based on the typhoon's severity. Delivery was suspended on August 9 due to poor weather, resumed after conditions improved, and the station operated normally on August 10. Riders reported that public transport in the area had resumed; there was significant water accumulation in the morning, but by afternoon on major roads the water had largely receded, so the impact on delivery was limited. During typhoon days, consumer order volumes increased compared with normal days, with orders mainly for food and medicine. To ensure safety, riders reduced speed during the typhoon, extending average delivery times. The platform extended delivery deadlines during bad weather, and riders can apply for removal of late orders from assessments. The station notified riders one day in advance to prepare for the typhoon, with riders equipped with waterproof bags, raincoats, power banks and other supplies.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is negative for Logistics & Express Delivery, with intensity 60/100 and 85% confidence over a short term horizon.
Logistics & Express Delivery
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 85%
- Horizon
- Short term
Local Consumer Platforms
- Direction
- mixed
- Intensity
- 45
- Confidence
- 80%
- Horizon
- Short term
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