Storm Disruptions: Tropical Storm Dolphin has battered eastern China, forcing mass cancellations and transport slowdowns: Shanghai airports scrapped 900+ flights (about 40% of schedules), metro lines saw suspensions, and China Railway Chengdu canceled 115 services, while authorities warned of flooding and landslides. Extreme Weather Response: Beijing faces another round of heavy rain tied to Dolphin’s remnants, with flood alerts in mountainous districts and guidance to avoid rivers and high-risk areas. Rail & Road Impact (India): Mumbai’s heavy monsoon downpour is delaying Harbour Line trains by 10–15 minutes and Central Railway by 5–7 minutes, with waterlogging and potholes worsening highway traffic. Aviation Probe (India): Air India says it can’t comment on findings in the Phuket–Delhi incident investigation as AAIB works under ICAO Annex 13; Airbus is sending specialists. Maritime Security: China will dispatch a new naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters mid-August, continuing its long-running sea-lane protection mission. Trade & Logistics (DHL): DHL Express launches a new daily Shanghai–Bangkok freighter route, boosting capacity across China–Indochina and onward to the Middle East and Europe. Policy & Infrastructure (India): India and the SACU bloc are set to sign terms of reference on Aug 12 to start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement. Safety Focus (India): Road deaths remain a major crisis, with officials citing 2025 accident and fatality totals and calling out helmet non-use.