Typhoon Bavi hits China

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China on Saturday, striking the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang province with wind speeds reaching 145 kilometers per hour. The powerful storm followed its path after impacting Taiwan's northern coast and Japan's southwestern islands, where it left tens of thousands of residents without electricity.

Authorities in China took extensive measures to mitigate the storm's impact. Nearly two million people were evacuated from coastal areas ahead of Bavi's arrival. In preparation for the typhoon, schools were closed, and all outdoor work and transportation were suspended. Over 400 flights and numerous train services were canceled across Zhejiang province.

This typhoon hit a region already grappling with severe weather. Earlier in the week, heavy rains and storms caused significant disruption and loss of life in southern and central China. These extreme conditions have resulted in 39 fatalities, caused multiple rivers to overflow their banks, and led to the failure of a dam.