More than 1.7 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
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β’Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:32:57 +0000
π° What Happened
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late Saturday night. Chinese authorities had already moved more than 1.7 million people out of harm's way. They also issued high alerts. The typhoon brought maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour. Bavi was expected to move northwest and slowly weaken after hitting land.
π The Backstory
Bavi was the second typhoon in a week to hit China. The first, Maysak, struck the south the weekend before. Before reaching China, Bavi passed through Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It also hit US Pacific islands on Monday. Earlier in its path, it was a super typhoon. Tornadoes linked to the storm killed 17 people in central China while Bavi was still offshore.
π― Why It Matters
Mass evacuations show how seriously China takes big storms. With extreme weather becoming more common, knowing how countries prepare can save lives everywhere.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late Saturday night. Chinese authorities had already moved more than 1.7 million people out of harm's way. They also issued high alerts. The typhoon brought maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour. Bavi was expected to move northwest and slowly weaken after hitting land.
Bavi was the second typhoon in a week to hit China. The first, Maysak, struck the south the weekend before. Before reaching China, Bavi passed through Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It also hit US Pacific islands on Monday. Earlier in its path, it was a super typhoon. Tornadoes linked to the storm killed 17 people in central China while Bavi was still offshore.
Mass evacuations show how seriously China takes big storms. With extreme weather becoming more common, knowing how countries prepare can save lives everywhere.