Typhoon Bavi weakens to tropical storm as it slams into eastern China
Summary
Tropical Storm Bavi hit eastern China, causing heavy rain and strong winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people. The storm damaged trees, flooded streets, and disrupted many flights and train services in the area.Key Facts
- Bavi was originally a typhoon but weakened to a tropical storm before hitting eastern China.
- It made landfall near Yuhuan city in Zhejiang province just before midnight on Saturday.
- Nearly two million people were evacuated due to the storm.
- The storm is about the size of France and caused over 1,300 trees to fall in Yueqing city.
- Floodwaters rose high enough to cover about half the height of a car tire.
- Winds reached 101 kilometers per hour (63 miles per hour).
- Major transport hubs in Hangzhou and Shanghai canceled hundreds of flights and thousands of train trips.
- Bavi moved northwest into Anhui province and was expected to head toward the Yellow Sea by Tuesday.
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