Korea Power Exchange (KPX) data show peak electricity demand reached 95.321 GW on the 7th of this month; reserve capacity was 8.2 GW, with an emergency alert triggered if reserves fall below 5.5 GW. The government expects demand to rise further next week as high temperatures persist and industrial output ramps up after summer holidays, YONHAP reported.

Fliggy said on Aug 9 it has activated an emergency response for Typhoon 'White Dolphin'. For bookings made before 00:00 on Aug 9 it will allow no-penalty refunds or changes for: Zhejiang hotels with check-ins Aug 9–10; Huangshan, Anhui hotels with check-ins Aug 9–11; and Lianjiang, Fujian hotels with check-ins on Aug 9. Consumers forced to cancel or alter travel by the typhoon can apply to Fliggy for lossless refunds/changes; Fliggy will cover refund/change losses.

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck at 10:02 local time on Aug. 9 about 205 km northwest of Sabang in Aceh, at a depth of 10 km. The agency reported no tsunami risk.