Summary
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, marking the second typhoon to strike the country within a week. Although the storm weakened before reaching the mainland, authorities ordered widespread evacuations and suspended transportation services as heavy rain and strong winds threatened several regions.
Typhoon Bavi first came ashore in the coastal city of Taizhou before making a second landfall in Wenzhou later the same night. Officials warned that eastern Zhejiang and northeastern Fujian could experience exceptionally heavy rainfall, raising concerns over flooding and landslides. Nearly 1.7 million residents were evacuated from Zhejiang, while additional evacuations took place in neighboring provinces as a precaution.
The severe weather also disrupted daily life across the affected areas. Schools, workplaces, and outdoor activities were suspended, and hundreds of flights along with dozens of train services were canceled to reduce safety risks.
Before reaching China, Bavi swept past northern Taiwan and Japan’s Sakishima Islands, bringing heavy rain, injuries, power outages, and precautionary evacuations. In the Philippines, landslides linked to the storm claimed at least 17 lives.
Background
Typhoon Bavi initially developed into a super typhoon over the Pacific before gradually weakening as it moved toward East Asia. Its arrival came only days after Typhoon Maysak caused widespread destruction across southern China, resulting in dozens of deaths and significant agricultural losses.
Why It Matters
The latest storm highlights the continuing threat of powerful tropical cyclones across East Asia. Authorities hope that early evacuations and emergency measures will help reduce casualties while investigations continue into the full impact of the storm.
Source: BBC News
