Typhoon Bavi hits China, Japan, and Taiwan; over 2 million evacuated

Over 1.8 million people were evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the country's east coast, near the city of Wenzhou. Although the storm has decreased in intensity, it continues to pose a significant threat with torrential rains and powerful winds.

Chinese authorities reported that more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang province, with an additional 100,000 evacuated in the neighboring Fujian province. The typhoon's rain bands, stretching hundreds of kilometers, are expected to cause severe flooding. Earlier in the week, extreme weather events in southern and central China resulted in at least 39 deaths and widespread flooding.

Before reaching China, Bavi affected southern Japan and northern Taiwan. In Japan, over 18,000 homes on Okinawa lost power, and numerous flights were canceled. Taiwan reported 87 injuries, primarily from falls and wind-blown debris, after more than 14,000 people were evacuated due to landslide and flood risks. The storm's indirect effects also amplified monsoon rains in the Philippines, leading to at least 17 deaths.