Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated
Summary
Typhoon Bavi hit eastern China's Zhejiang province, causing strong winds and heavy rain. More than 1.7 million people were evacuated as the storm weakened while moving inland. The typhoon also caused deaths and damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern Japan.Key Facts
- Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in Zhejiang, eastern China, with winds of 144 kph (89 mph).
- Chinese authorities evacuated over 1.7 million people and canceled hundreds of flights and some train services.
- Bavi is the second typhoon to hit China in just over a week, following Typhoon Maysak on July 3.
- The Philippines reported at least 17 deaths from landslides and floods linked to rains intensified by Bavi.
- Taiwan evacuated more than 14,000 people and recorded over 110 injuries due to the typhoon’s impact.
- Japanese southern islands faced high winds and waves, causing over 200 flight cancellations.
- China issued an orange typhoon alert and a red rainstorm alert, the highest for rain this year.
- The Chinese government allocated around $5.9 million for typhoon response and relief in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
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