Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Summary
Typhoon Bavi is approaching China after affecting Japan and Taiwan, causing the evacuation of over 600,000 people. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, leading to flight cancellations, reduced train services, and school closures.Key Facts
- More than 600,000 people have evacuated in China, mainly from Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
- Typhoon Bavi hit Japan’s Sakishima islands and passed near northern Taiwan before moving towards China.
- The storm is forecast to make landfall in Wenzhou city, Zhejiang province, early Sunday.
- China issued an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest risk level on a four-point scale.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled, trains reduced, and schools and ferries suspended in affected areas.
- In Fujian, over 3,700 people were evacuated and 17,000 emergency workers are prepared.
- The Philippines reported at least 17 deaths due to heavy rains and landslides worsened by the storm.
- Taiwan evacuated over 14,000 people and closed schools and businesses as the typhoon passed by.
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