Typhoon slams into eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated
Summary
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly two million people and the suspension of transport and outdoor activities. The storm caused heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding warnings but no immediate reports of damage or casualties in China. Before reaching China, Bavi affected northern Taiwan, Japan's southwestern islands, and the Philippines, where it caused deaths and power outages.Key Facts
- Typhoon Bavi hit Zhejiang province in eastern China with winds of 144 km/h (90 mph).
- About 1.72 million people were evacuated from the storm’s expected path in eastern China.
- Authorities suspended classes, work, transport, and outdoor activities in affected areas.
- Over 400 flights and many train services were canceled in Zhejiang province.
- The storm brought heavy rain, uprooted trees, and caused rapid runoff and flooding concerns.
- More than 130,000 people fled homes in Fujian and about 34,000 evacuated coastal areas in Shanghai.
- Bavi previously passed over northern Taiwan and Japan’s southwestern islands, causing power outages.
- In the Philippines, Bavi’s related heavy rains caused landslides that killed at least 18 people.
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